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98 percent of their island is underwater. Now tropical storm Barry is headed their way.
"Today, the land that has sustained us for generations is vanishing before our eyes."
How much storm water is LA catching?
In this rainy year, enough water to serve more than a half-million people has already been saved to groundwater storage. But more could be saved
Three Easy Steps to Follow After a Hail Storm
Imagine a hailstorm seriously batters your home. Your roof, siding and car are all damaged. Now you’re facing the stress and frustration of making repairs. T...
Tips to prepare for storms, floods
No matter where you might own property, preparing for storms is critical.
5 facts on water and climate change
Climate change is about much more than polar bears – it is about the lives of millions of children around the world who are at risk of climate related disasters – such as storms, floods and droughts. On World Water Day, we kicked off a virtual #ClimateChain campaign, with people around the world standing untied for action and protecting the futures of children. The effects of climate change are first felt through water – through droughts, floods or storms. When these disasters hit…
MWMO facility shows how storm water works
The L-shaped building is oriented toward the river to take advantage of natural light even in winter.
Do You Know How to Deal with Storm Damage?
There’s little worse than waking up after a big storm, but armed with the right information, your claim and clean up will be a (relative) breeze.
Tips for Preventing Spring Storm and Water Damage
Weather extremes can result in costly home repairs. A flood restoration expert gives tips to help protect homes from spring storm and water damage.
How to report storm damage
You find storm damage, after a storm, what do you do? How do you report it? Who do you report it to?
Build disaster-proof homes before storms strike, not afterward
In response to disasters like Superstorm Sandy, engineers are developing new building codes and tools to calculate the value of upgrades. National policy should encourage builders to use these tools.
What Should I Do After a Heavy Storm? A Home Maintenance Checklist
Use our Home Maintenance Checklist to learn how to inspect your home for potential damage after a heavy storm visits your area.
3 Things to Do Before a Storm
Do these simple tasks before severe weather hits to help minimize or even prevent costly damage to your home
Storm Preparation, Prevent Flood Damage
Hurricane season can be a daunting time of year. RTK Environmental offers tips that may be able to minimize and even avoid flooding and damage to your home.
Tips to avoid scammers who want to 'repair' your home after storm damage
The Better Business Bureau warns about “storm chasers” who take advantage of people trying to get repairs done on their homes.
What to Do After a Damaging Spring Storm
If your home has experienced storm damage, learn what to do next. 1. Call your insurance agent Cost: $0 Time: ASAP The sooner you act the better. Contact your insurance agent or insurer as soon as you can. Provide a general description of the damage and have your policy number handy if possible. Write down the adjuster’s…
What If My Home Is Damaged During a Storm?
What do you do if your home is damaged during a storm? Don’t despair—help is available. But act quickly, as many insurance companies have a time limit on filing a claim—and some require you to do it almost immediately after a storm occurs.
Tips to Avoid Contractor Scams After Storm Damage
When storms strike, so do contractor scams. HouseLogic has tips and advice to help you avoid becoming a victim of both a natural disaster and a scam.
How Copenhagen Is Preparing For The Next Monster Storm
Copenhagen isn’t built to handle the extreme weather it’s already experiencing. So designers are tossing out traditional ideas of city sewers and finding new, creative ways to redirect storm water.
Can Businesses File Storm Damage Claims?
Shortly, yes. Business properties are insured just like private properties and, in case of a natural disaster, owners are perfectly entitled to file a
Important steps to take in storm damage repair
Recovering after storm damage is stressful. Follow these tips to make the process smoother.
Help with the Melt: Find Your Storm Drain
Wastewater crews are working to deal with standing water as snow melts
