People with immediate needs in relation to cleaning out basements should call 2-1-1 to request assistance.
If your home was damaged because of flooding and is covered through the National Flood Insurance Program, FEMA offers these steps to file a claim.
Floods are a common hazard in the United States and can severely damage a business. Read these nine tips on how to better prepare for a flood.
There are certain signs of spring we all welcome: cheery daffodils, increased daylight, and the chirping of birds returning from their winter vacations. Along with those happy signs of spring, a less welcome sign may be an annual event for you—basement flooding. Spring rains often bring out the worst in flawed grading and foundations, leaving homeowners with a mess. If you’ve never dealt with basement flooding…
Though no longer a hurricane, Sandy still brings the threat of flooding, snow and massive power outages to millions.
No one really wants to think about having to deal with the aftermath of a fire or flood, but the ugly truth is that these potentially catastrophic events happen somewhere on a daily basis, turning lives upside down in the process. Whether it happens to our homes or our businesses, the results can be devastating. …
Local 5 On Your Side has information on how you can receive flood assistance.
Documenting, disinfecting, mold prevention: How to clean up the mess.
Is your building prepared should a flood occur? This industry advice can put you on the right track to prevention.
Learn how to protect your home from the dangers and damage of flooding. HouseLogic gives tips and advice on preparing for floods.
The main difference between a flood claim and water damage claim is where the water came from.
To assess whether federal housing assistance can encourage asset building and self-sufficiency, we need to know why families leave housing assistance and how they fare on their own. As a group, housing assistance leavers appear to be doing better than those still in public housing or receiving rent subsidies; they have higher incomes, are more likely to be married, and live in lower-poverty, safer communities. Dividing…
Do you live somewhere that's prone to flooding? It's time to get informed about the risks and how you can prepare. Our guide will help you be ready, react and recover should a flood hit your area - including how to limit the damage it causes to your home. Read more.
How you treat your home after a natural disaster can make all the difference in its future livability — and your own personal safety
9 On Your Side looks at flash floods and why they're such a risk during the spring.
Cleaning up after a basement flood - A brief but inclusive list of the most effective and helpful tips!
Just because it may be called a 100 year flood it doesn’t mean it can’t happen more than once every 100 years.
After what feels like endless flooding, many Texans are now trying to save water-logged family heirlooms.
The water in your home is finally receding. Now what do you do? Q: What is the first thing I should do if my home got flooded? A: Call your flood insurance company and file a claim. Q: How can I find out if I have flood insurance, and whom to call? A: Call your homeowner's insurance company or your mortgage company. They can tell you how to contact your flood insurance company. Q: Should I wait to hire a general contractor/remodeler? A…