Water may seem benign, but in vast quantities, it can turn into an enormously destructive force. When floods happen, they cause numerous problems. The reasons for flooding are varied, ranging from natural to human-induced: Heavy Rains Heavy rains are the simplest explanation for flooding. When it rains massively, basins and reservoirs are overwhelmed, and that […]
Month: September 2018
Hurricane Florence: The Aftermath
More than two weeks after Hurricane Florence hit the Carolinas and Virginia, thousands of people living in coastal areas are still worried about the dramatic effects caused by its aftermath. Upcoming Floods Officials have asked between 6,000 and 8,000 people in Georgetown County, South Carolina, to be ready to leave their homes in the face […]
Hurricane Florence: Lessons Learned
A few weeks ago, Hurricane Florence tore through North and South Carolina, causing extensive damage and setting new state rainfall records in both states. Florence dropped a maximum total of 35.93 inches of rain, becoming the wettest tropical cyclone recorded in the Carolinas. As we watched people getting ready, the fury of the wind and […]
Types of Home-Related Insurance You Should Know About
You might not even suspect how many types of insurances exist to protect your home until you are purchasing your first property. This can certainly be overwhelming, but to help you out we’ve compiled a list of the most common types of home-related insurance you should know about. Homeowners Insurance The most common type of […]