From Safe To A Flood Zone, Without Moving An Inch
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is updating its flood-risk maps. Property owners who have never needed flood insurance will have to buy it or risk losing their mortgages. Some in an Illinois river town worry the changes will upset a delicate economic balance there. read more

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Tropical Storm Alex Serves as Reminder of Need for Flood Protection
As Tropical Storm Alex raises concerns about weather-related risks to life and property, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is urging U.S. residents nationwide to protect themselves and their properties by preparing an emergency readiness kit and purchasing flood insurance.

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Water damage can happen in many ways.Ways such as your sink overflowing, you toilet, your dishwasher or washing machine can all overflow.You never think it will happen, but when it does, there are some immediate steps to take to stop further damage.  Eventually you will want to call a water damage cleanup company, but before they get there, do these important steps.  This is coming from years of experience as a water damage San Diego company.

First, you want to prevent the possiblity of any electrocution.You need to turn off the power in the flooded areas.  The water damage service company should be able to walk you through how to do that.

Second, you have to stop any more water.You can do this by cutting off the source of water that caused the flooding.

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