INNOVATION January-February 2022

AM I COVERED? Understanding Water Damage Coverage

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COVER STORY DISASTER IN BC

The November 2021 atmospheric river event deposited a substantial amount of precipitation in a short period of time, triggering dangerous geoscience hazards, impacting important infrastructure and public safety.

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Most standard home insurance policies provide coverage for sudden and accidental water damage caused by a burst pipe or appliance*. You may need to take certain precautions during the usual heating season.

LANDSLIDES, FLOODS, AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPACTS Five experts from the Department of Civil Engineering at UBC discuss how the floods triggered dangerous debris flows, and the impact on dikes, transportation networks, and pipelines.

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Overland water (flooding), sewer backup and service line coverage are typically not covered under a basic policy*. They can usually be purchased as an optional add-on to your policy.

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8 FIRST-YEAR REQUIREMENTS OF THE CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM 9 COUNCIL NOMINATIONS 24 THE PROFESSIONAL GOVERNANCE ACT: YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED ON THE COVER Damage caused by heavy rains and mudslides earlier in the week is pictured along the Coquihalla Highway near Hope, BC, on November 18, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/J oNATHAN H AywARD . All photos from the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure in this edition of Innovation are included under Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 found at creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 ). Photos are provided at flickr.com/photos/tranbc.

THE NOVEMBER 2021 ATMOSPHERIC RIVER AND GEOSCIENCE IMPLICATIONS Three leading BC experts explain the November 2021 weather event and how it related to slope runoff and landslides that impacted important infrastructure.

Ask us about Enhanced Water Damage Coverage!

Overland water (flooding) coverage is not available for certain areas.

* Always consult your policy wordings to determine your specific coverage and exclusions

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