Winter – the season when the weather becomes colder, the holidays are upon us, and children look forward to snow days. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. One thing you might not associate with winter is flooding. However, nearly 20 percent of the most...
Flooding is unpredictable. It can happen at any time, anywhere. When floodwaters enter your home, they result in one of the most invasive types of property damage. Even seemingly harmless damage caused by a few inches of rising water can destroy your home and create...
You have likely seen photos of flood water damage, or heard stories from those who have been victims of a natural disaster. You may have even been through a flooding event yourself. However, you may not fully know how to protect your home from flood damage. There are...
You have likely seen photos of flood water damage, or heard stories from those who have been victims of a natural disaster. You may have even been through a flooding event yourself. However, you may not fully know how to protect your home from flood damage. There are...
Floods are the costliest natural disaster — more destructive than hurricanes, earthquakes, and tornadoes. Unfortunately, you cannot predict when rising water will occur, but preparation can be your best defense. Here are several tips that you can use to shield your...
Designed to communicate flood vulnerability for high-, moderate- and low-risk flood zones, FEMA flood maps continue to be the golden standard for recognizing flood risk throughout the United States. However, due to several limitations, these flood maps often fail to...