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Can Flood Products Qualify You For Lower Insurance Premiums?
Insurance providers are dealing with a significant surge in claims related to flood damage as the frequency of flooding events across the world continues to increase. Consequently, insurance premiums for both commercial and residential properties are on the rise, and coverage in high-risk areas is diminishing. To help mitigate these challenges, flood experts and professional […]
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5 Ways Climate Change & Flooding Will Impact the Real Estate Industry
The consequences of climate change are no longer a distant threat; it has become one of the most significant challenges we face today. As the rise in sea levels increases the frequency and intensity of flooding, one sector that is feeling the repercussions is the real estate industry. Homeowners face uncertainty about risk and change, […]
Read More2024 El Niño Predictions: What to Expect With Flooding
Warmer weather and drier conditions. Many places in North America have felt the effects of an El Niño winter this year, and while a mild winter may be pleasant, it also comes with the risk of increased flooding. According to NASA’s sea level change science team, the emergence of a robust El Niño this winter […]
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Flood Risk America Receives Industry Leading FM Approvals Accreditation
Flood Risk America receives FM Approvals certification for its proprietary Flood Barriers for opening barrier applications equipment. LAKE WORTH, FL, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — Flood Risk America (FRA) announced today it has received an industry leading compliance approval by FM Approvals for its proprietary Flood Barriers for opening barrier applications equipment. FRA’s Flood Barriers for opening barrier applications, including […]
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Climate Change is Here: How to Prepare for Flooding
Did you know that climate change is happening faster than scientists previously assessed? The public narrative around global climate change is that it’s a problem to worry about for the future – however, it’s a prevalent issue that’s impacting us now. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change states, “Taken as a whole, the range of […]
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How to Keep Your Parking Garage From Flooding or Ponding
Flood warnings are common during storms and heavy rainfall, and while streets, buildings, and homes can flood, parking garages are also susceptible to flooding. Flooding and ponding in your parking garage is not only an inconvenience, but it can also potentially cause some serious and costly issues with the structure. When standing flood water is […]
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Together, We Can Change The World of Reoccuring Flooding Forever
FEMA’s Repetitive Loss Program discloses that, due to recurring flood losses to your property, you are no longer insurable by FEMA and must go to the private market for a flood insurance premium. The idea that Flood Risk America has proposed to the honorable Congressman Vern Buchanan’s office is simple in nature and could assist […]
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Flood Risk America Participates in the ‘Eye of the Storm 2022‘ Hurricane Preparedness Event
Press Release Lake Worth, FL, July 8, 2022 — Flood Risk America (FRA) participated in the Eye of the Storm 2022 –an annual hurricane preparedness event that took place at the Museum of Discovery and Science in FortLauderdale, FL. The event was sponsored by the Florida International University’s International Hurricane Research Center (FIU-IHRC), and the Florida […]
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Tropical Storm Alex: Flood Risk America Saves Residential Building From Flooding
On June 4, 2022, heavy rainfall and extreme winds shattered through Southern Florida, leaving behind flooded streets, power outages, and extensive damage in its wake. Tropical Storm Alex had been brewing in the Atlantic in early June from remnants of May’s Hurricane Agatha. The National Hurricane Center monitored the storm system as it turned from […]
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Hurricane Season Is Here: Are You Ready?
The National Hurricane Center designates June 1st – November 30th as the official hurricane season across the Atlantic basin. The hurricane season sees on average 12 named storms, six hurricanes, and three major hurricanes. However, experts predict above-average activity this year, including 19 named storms, nine hurricanes, and four major hurricanes. If you’re thinking the […]
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How To Know If Your Flood Risk Mitigation Plan Is Effective
Flood mitigation involves strategies, communication, and the use of flood barriers to reduce the risk of flooding and minimize the potential damage that can result from a flood. A flood mitigation plan can help lower recovery costs, save property, and – most importantly – save lives. It is a critical plan of action that should […]
Read MoreHow To Protect Your Business From Flooding
Heavy rains, tropical storms, and hurricanes cause millions in flood damages across America each year. For businesses, this can lead to catastrophic loss – employees without work, equipment damaged, and inventory gone. The financial liability from commercial flood damage alone can be crippling and force a business to close down. Year after year, communities feel […]
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