Floods are the most prevalent sort of natural catastrophe in the United States and can inflict substantial property damage. Storm surges, riverine and coastal flooding and snowmelt are common risks. Also, the hurricane season is at its peak from early June to November. Storms do not merely hit the states' coasts; heavy rains can also [...]
Flood preparedness is essential for every home, especially those that live in low-lying areas. Home flooding poses health and safety concerns and risks of property damage. As all these issues can be inconvenient, costly, and hazardous for any household, it's crucial to take preventive measures and be prepared for extreme weather. There are several ways [...]
Do you have big plans to one day build your dream home? Have you recently acquired a tract of land near a body of water that you want to utilize, but you’re afraid of potentially hazardous flooding? If you want to build near the water, your dream home comes with a warning: you may be [...]
Floods are getting real. With complex weather patterns, even low-risk areas are becoming prone to floods. Thus, every home must be well-prepared against floods, especially if you’re well-aware that rain is widespread in your area. Your home can get flooded for three reasons: main water flooding, natural disaster flooding, and basement flooding. Water main flooding [...]
Flooding occurs in regions all across the globe, and unfortunately, residential areas are often victims of the damage that is left behind. The water and wreckage it leaves behind can be devastating to the structure and stability of a home and everything in it, so it’s important to know what to do after the event. [...]
One of the worst situations to deal with is flooding homes. Your possessions, memories, and time can all be washed away from high water. High water can also endanger lives. The best thing to do is to prepare your family and property for a flooding natural disaster. If you can learn to successfully maneuver before, during, [...]
Live in an area prone to flooding? Well, you can’t afford to fall behind on your home flood protection. Indeed, a solitary inch of water in your property could cause over $26,000 of damage! The financial side of things is only one potential issue though. You could lose your favorite furnishings, decorations, prized possessions, and [...]
One BBC report said more than 5.5 million properties are at risk of flooding. And the risk is greatest in the stormy winter season. Here are a few tips for those who want to know how to protect your home from flooding. And no, we're not just going to tell you to get flood insurance. [...]
Among all disasters which can damage a home, floods are the least predictable based on the damage they might cause. While few homeowners are capable of restoring their homes, many others find themselves forced to spend thousands of dollars in repairs. Even after that, mold may still develop behind the walls and other damp places [...]
A flooded basement is a homeowner’s nightmare that you don’t want to experience. You’d hate to walk down the stairs and see your valuables soaking in a pool of filthy water. If you want to take steps to prevent a basement flood before it even starts, read these tips: Step One: Insulate the Pipes In [...]
