2021.02.23 Work Session Packet - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Homeowners, Seriously Consider Flood Insurance! Did you know that you do not need to live in a "flood plain' in order to qualify for flood insurance? Over 25% of flood insurance claims occur in areas that are not considered high risk for flooding. Due to excessive rainfall events, residential flooding is occurring 4 %V1114yhba I spring201e more frequently in areas that are not considered flood plain areas. Ninety- five percent of Minnesotans qualify for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), and New Brighton residents are part of that ninety-five percent -1 You may think that your homeowners insurance will cover flooding, but in most cases it does not. It is worth discussing your options with your insurance agent You can also ford additional information at the following link: https://dps.mn.govfbiog/ Pages/20190221-flood-insurance.agm —nWbrWftn.rsw ■ 1 WARNING SIGNS :re are some yarning signs of telemarketing cud—what a caller may tell you: fou must act 'now' or the offer wont be good. bLeve won a 'free' gift vacation, or prize. But you have to y for 'postage and handling' or other charges. a must send money, give a credit card or bank account mbar, or have a check picked up by courier. You may hear s before you have had a chance to consider the offer efully. bu dont need to check out the company with anyone. The lers say you do not need to speak to anyone Including ur family, lawyer, accountant local Better Business Bureau, consumer protection agency. You don't need any written Information about the company or their references. • You cant afford to miss this 'high -profit no -risk' offer. If you hear these or similar 'llnes; just say "no thank you' and hang up. If you have i• been victimized once, be wary of persons who call offering help you recover your losses for a fee e paid Inadvance. As always, contact the New k1F. Brighton Dope rtmentofPublicSafety o 4 'ith any questions or concerns. Scams Targeting Seniors Public Safety has noticed a trend over the past several years that senior citizens are being targeted by fraudulent telemarketers preying on them. In some cases, the victims have been conned into sending tens of thousands of dollars in cash or gift cards to the suspect. They tend to be very convincing in their approach. The following information is provided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation: There are several reasons seniors are targeted for scams, including: • They have great credit and can be financially stable They are very trusting and polite and the con artists exploit these traits They are less likely to report being scammed and are often ashamed They are worried that reporting a scam will make them appear as though they dont have the menti capacity to care for themselves any longer They dont tend to make a great witness to the crime Sign up Online to get Ramsey County Emergency Alerts Ramsey County'a Emergency Operations Center has the ability to send alerts to residents during emergency situations near you. If you wish to be made aware of ongoing incidents via landline, text message, 6 Thw5dilMin I surnnner2018 e-mail or cell phone, you can use the following link to sign up: httpa://www. ramseycomrty us/residents/emergency- response-preparedness/emergency- alerts You will then receive emergency alerts depending on what preferences you choose. Examples of situations that you would be made aware of are: hazardous materials spills, lost children or vulnerable adults, or a person attempting to harm others. -nWbrWftn.rsw