As photos of people cruising around flood-ridden streets in kayaks circle the world, one has to think about how these images came to be. Turns out, it takes experience – and preparation – to cruise around flooded cities in a personal vessel after a natural disaster of that magnitude. There are hurricane preparation lists out […]
Month: August 2018
What To Expect During the 2018 Hurricane Season
The 2018 hurricane season is upon us. And after a catastrophic 2017 season, everyone should be more in tune than ever with potential storms developing, especially in the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. What’s Happened So Far? The beginning of the 2018 hurricane season hinted at an intense season. Subtropical storm Alberto kicked […]
Is My Home At Risk Of Flooding?
Flooding is a risk for anyone who lives in an area that rains. Even if you live in a low flood-risk area, you can still be susceptible to flooding. This is true for those who live near the coast, in mountains, on flatlands, and pretty much anywhere. In fact, according to FEMA, twenty-five percent of all flood […]
What Everyone Should Know About Determining Flood Zones
When you want to know the impact that future flooding may have on a particular piece of real estate, you may find yourself wondering how and who determines flood zones. Well, it isn’t a secret. In fact, the federal government has a lot of information on the topic (See fema.gov/flood-zones). FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is […]
Top Reasons Why Property Floods Occur – Part 2
Last week, we shared the top two reasons flooding occurs in developed areas. Today, we continue the list with three more reasons. 3) Property Elevation If you’ve noticed that your property floods more than it seems reasonable, even when the rain is not legendary and the riverbeds have a safe amount of dry bank, this […]