Ask Amy show notes: Viewer Q&A Topics: Shopping flood insurance, calling 8-1-1, electric provider sales
You asked and Amy Davis has answers! From flood insurance to questions about door-to-door electric company salespeople, Amy and producer Andrea Slaydon tackle a few of the top questions sent to AskAmy@kprc.com .
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Websites mentioned in this episode Flood insurance costs
Texas laws about self-storage facilities
Self-storage thefts
Texas 811
Cooling period / 3 day return policy for door-to-door sales
For quick reference, you can scroll to these timecodes in the episode to hear a specific topic 1:40 Flood insurance up for renewal, can I shop around?
7:00 Is a self storage company responsible for items damaged while in storage?
15:15 Can the 8-1-1 “call before you dig” number answer questions about WHO is digging on your property?
26:00 Can a company say they only take cash?
28:00 HOA gate debate follow: why homeowner couldn’t sue after she claimed builders lied to her about future building plans.
Helpful KPRC links How you can get flood insurance with zero wait time
Flood insurance costs rise in areas
Do you have a question we can answer for you? Email askamy@kprc.com if you have an idea for a topic! Copyright 2022 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.
About the Authors Amy Davis headshot
Passionate consumer advocate, mom of 3, addicted to coffee, hairspray and pastries.
Andrea Slaydon headshot
Award-winning TV producer and content creator. My goal as a journalist is to help people. Faith and family motivate me. Running keeps me sane.
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