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be the ant, prepare for a hurricane early

December 20, 2018

Prepare for Hurricane Season Early

Grasshopper vs an Ant We are all familiar with Aesop’s fable of the ant and the grasshopper. The grasshopper spent the whole summer lying around in the shade, while the ant prepared for winter. The grasshopper had decided that there would be plenty of food left around for winter, as most winters he had found […]

Flood Risk America saves you money on insurance

October 15, 2018

Hotel Saves Thousands in Flood Insurance Premiums

Installation flood solutions can help save you on your insurance premiums A large commercial real estate owner had a Hotel on the water, paying $105,000 for flood insurance. Flood Risk America provided a complimentary Vulnerability Assessment, demonstrating how flooding and storm surges would affect the hotel, as well as incorporating the investigation of historical flooding. […]

Prepare your home from damage against a Hurricane

September 5, 2018

It’s Peak Hurricane Season, Are You Prepared?

Is your home or commercial property prepared for a potential Hurricane? With the formation of Hurricane Gordon and Hurricane Lane within the last week and rain falling hard on your Labor Day weekend, have you thought about the “what if” of hurricane season? With active numbers reaching in the peaks of September and October, it’s […]

August 20, 2018

Why Choose Flood Risk America

One of the reasons why you would want to choose FRA’s Flood Panels over any other company would be our outstanding customer service. We have over 20 years of experience and are available 24/7 for questions and concerns. We have an outstanding team of trained flood professionals, architects, engineers, and educators. At Flood Risk America, we […]

Flood mitigation and pre-intervention, flood preparation

June 14, 2018

Preparation for a Flooding Emergency: Step 4: Pre-interventions

Three Key Steps in Pre-intervention Planning 1. Install flood mitigation measures in and around your property. 2. Plan a safe retreat and have a meeting place 3. Go over emergency plan and evacuation route It is important to reduce the risk of damage to structures from flooding by elevating critical utilities, such as electrical panels, switches, sockets, wiring, appliances, and […]

residential and commercial flood mitigation measures

May 29, 2018

Preparation for a Flooding Emergency Step 3: Flood Mitigation Measures

Step 3: Flood Mitigation Measures The third step in preparation for a flooding emergency involves constructing flood barriers or shields around individual pieces of equipment or areas that contain essential equipment to prevent floodwaters from coming into contact with them. For dry flood proofing to be effective, the barrier must be high enough to protect […]

May 15, 2018

Preparation for a Flooding Emergency Step 2: Formulating an Emergency Plan

Step 2: Formulating an Emergency Plan Step 2 for preparing for a flooding emergency involves formulating an emergency plan and an emergency kit in advance. Ensure pets are safe by including them in your emergency plan. It is not only important to create this, but it is also imperative to make sure everyone is aware […]

Flood risk assessment, flood preparation and prevention

May 3, 2018

Preparation for Flooding Emergency Step 1: Understanding Your Risk

Step 1: Understanding Your Risk Residential and Commercial Flood Risk Assessments Flooding is devastating and is becoming a larger threat each year. With global warming, different weather patterns, and inaccuracy of flood maps, we must have a set plan in place to prepare for Mother Nature’s most common disaster. There are 5 steps that will […]

April 22, 2018

Introduction to Emergency Flooding Preparation- 5 Part Series

Flood Risk America has spent these past few months traveling around the country speaking to many victims of the recent flooding disasters from Harvey, Irma, and Sandy. We first traveled to Texas and met with the Houston victims, we even went to Galveston, who suffered a loss from the 1900 Great Galveston Storm, which was […]

Flood protection solutions for architects

March 23, 2018

Flood Risk America Traveled to Miami and Spoke With Architects About Flood Protection Solutions

Flood Protection Solutions for Architects For years, there has been a disconnect between FEMA and NFIP regulations. This division has impacted the insurability once construction has been completed. Flood Risk America found a solution to identify problems and procure solutions to this matter, as well as educating clients on how to understand FEMA compliant standards. […]

protect your home from damage during a hurricane

February 27, 2018

Flood Risk America Travels to Houston 6 Months After Hurricane Harvey

Protect your home or commercial property from damage during a hurricane CEO Stephen Gill and COO, Tiffany Largey wanted to see how they could help more people around the Houston and Galveston area from becoming affected again from a devastating hurricane such as Harvey. They walked the streets of both Houston and Galveston, two large […]

Flood Risk America remembers the victims

February 16, 2018

Flood Protection Company’s Letter to the Victims of Parkland School Shooting.

“Our hearts are full for each and every one of you. — The Team at Flood Risk America Across the country we celebrate February 14th as a day of love, instead you remember the opposite of love, you witnessed it as a day of fear and hate. As much as you may not realize, you […]

What Our Clients Have to Say

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Tyler Numan

Manager, Marriott Hotels

“As the Manager of Marriott Hotels in Tampa, Florida, I am incredibly grateful for the flood panels from Flood Risk America. Our property faced two hurricanes, a Category 3 and a Category 4, bringing a 4-foot storm surge. These panels saved our building from major flooding and prevented what could have been a disaster for our hotel. Thanks to their strength and reliability, we avoided millions in flood damage and were able to protect the property and ensure the safety of our future operations. I highly recommend Flood Risk America's panels to any property owner or manager looking for serious protection from extreme flooding.”

Sheila Redigo

Property Manager, First Service Residential

“I can't say enough about the professional service we received from Flood Risk America. It's always reassuring to have professionals who can effectively manage flood protection. They saved our building from hurricane flooding.”

Gary

Facilities Department, Nemours / HCA Florida West Hospital

“From our initial engagement, the professionalism and expertise of the Flood Risk America team were evident. They conducted a comprehensive assessment of our property, identifying vulnerabilities and providing tailored solutions to effectively mitigate flood risks. Most notably, their flood panels played a crucial role in protecting our elevators from flooding. This proactive measure not only safeguarded essential infrastructure but also prevented significant damage and costly repairs. I wholeheartedly recommend Flood Risk America to any organization or property owner in need of reliable flood protection services.”

Seth Richardson

Board Member, Paraiso Bay Condo Association

“Working with Flood Risk America over the past year has been an outstanding experience. The partnership, especially with our Community Association Manager, has been exceptional. The knowledge and insights they've shared have been invaluable. Having dealt with other flood protection companies at my previous residence, I can genuinely say that Flood Risk America stands out as the most dedicated and responsive company in this field. Flood Risk America saved our parking garage from flooding. Their swift response and effective measures were critical in protecting our community. They truly went above and beyond.”

Jerry

Facilities Management, Tulane

“We had the privilege of working with Flood Risk America, and I cannot emphasize enough the level of professionalism and expertise they demonstrated throughout the process. The reassurance that came from knowing we were in the hands of true professionals was invaluable. Their attention to detail and commitment to excellence ensured that all aspects of flood risk were effectively managed.”