From the major flooding in Houston to other areas throughout the U.S., many people have dealt with the effects of flooding this spring.  Much of the recent flooding has been the result of heavy rain and when this occurs, it can be difficult to protect your home or property from ...

Floods, whether due a major pipe burst in your basement, a torrential spring rainfall or a hurricane, are a devastating event. The massive amounts of water involved in a flood permeate every nook and crevice of a home, seeping into electronics and destroying its capacity for usage. What is the ...

If you are returning to your property for the first time since the hurricane, make sure you inspect your home for storm damage with the following checklist.  If you want to help the hurricane victims, the second section of this blog contains information on how you can help the hurricane relief effort.

With all of this flooding occurring in the Midwestern areas, it is important to take as many flood prevention measures as possible. But as we are fortunate to have advanced technology that detects the flood before it happens, it makes us wonder just how floods are measured and how to ...

While flooding can happen anywhere within the United States, some areas are more prone to flooding than others.  Coastal regions and lowlands near large bodies of water have the highest risk and it is important for people in these areas to understand the risk so they can protect their property.  ...

Floods do more than just make things wet, there is a good chance that flood water is also contaminated. There are three categories of contaminated water, each with their own challenges for cleaning. The one thing they have in common is that they must be cleaned up quickly because they can become dangerous to your family’s health.

Floods can happen anywhere, not just in coastal areas or low lands, and it only takes a few inches of water to cause serious damage. Indoor flooding is also a major health hazard as the water may contain harmful microorganisms and create the right conditions for mold or mildew. By understanding these flood facts, you can effectively prepare for a flood and take the right actions if one occurs to limit the damage.

In the late summer and fall of this year, the southern and eastern regions of the U.S. experienced three major weather catastrophes; the Louisiana flooding, Hurricane Matthew, and Hurricane Hermine.  Each of these catastrophes resulted in significant flooding that caused billions of dollars in property damage, displaced thousands, and even ...

People that live in cold weather climates know to watch out for burst pipes in the winter.  Pipe bursts are a common problem in cold weather because they are caused by water freezing and expanding within the pipe.  What many people do not realize is that a pipe burst can ...

After a heavy rain, you may be relieved to discover that none of the water has entered your home.  However, if you experience backyard flooding every time it rains, this could eventually have a damaging affect.  Flooding near the home can seep into your basement and also cause significant damage ...