Flood support center
When severe flooding occurs, staying informed means keeping your home and family safe, and VIU by HUB is here to help you stay one step ahead.
Being prepared
- Check your flood risk
Millions of Canadians are exposed to flood risk, with many claims occurring in moderate- to low-risk areas. You can look up your address using the Government of Canada flood mapping resources or your provincial flood hazard mapping tool to understand your risk. Once you know where you stand, speak with a VIU by HUB broker to make sure you have the right coverage in place.
- Be emergency-ready
Know your community's evacuation routes and emergency shelter locations. If there's enough time, photograph major household items and valuables and make sure important documents are safe. Turn off gas, electricity and water if power lines are down or before you evacuate your property.
- Secure your space
Even a few centimetres of flood water can cause thousands of dollars in damage. Installing flood-proofing measures such as a sump pump or backwater valve, waterproofing your basement, or making sure your electrical panel is not at ground level can help lower your flood risk and potentially your premium.
- Get the right coverage
Most home insurance policies in Canada don't include overland flood. Our brokers can review your current policy and make sure you're protected against water damage from flooding and other hazards.
Additional resources
We’ve put together a range of materials about what you can do before, during and after a flood.
Why your home insurance keeps getting more expensive and what climate change has to do with it
Your home insurance may not cover what you think it does, and climate change is making that gap more expensive by the year.
How climate change is reshaping home insurance in Canada
Your home insurance could change dramatically based on your postal code and climate risk is the reason why.
How to document your home for insurance before you need to file a claim
If disaster struck your home tomorrow, would you be able to prove what you lost?
Essential steps to prepare for a power outage
The next power outage is coming and a little preparation now can save you a lot of stress when it does.