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Making Insurance Seem Smarter

Posted on December 2, 2011

Create a State of Chaos screenshotPretty clever marketing: FloodSmart.gov should do something like this for floods and flood insurance. Note, this requires FLASH and a decent Internet connection (or a lot of patience).

Happy Friday, everybody.

chaosinyourtown.com

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Friday-fun, training & outreach

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