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January 18, 2018

EZ Flood Panels Save National Real Estate Developer $93,000 on their Flood Insurance Premiums.

Save money on your insurance premiums with Flood Risk America EZ Flood Panels Flood Risk America leveraged their specialized team of engineers to perform a flood risk assessment on the client’s property and collaborated with their flood insurance carrier to save them $93,000 by installing the EZ Flood Panel on their building. · Cost of the […]

January 2, 2018

A Grasshopper Versus an Ant

The fable of the ant and the grasshopper 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 […]

October 10, 2017

Company Launches New Product That Will Change Building Design & Flood Industry

Flood Risk America has designed a new flood mitigation product called the EZ Flood Panel. It uses patented, sustainable flood seal technology to protect elevators, windows, control room doors, and lobbies against rising floodwater. This device creates a sealed barrier around the desired subject, preventing water from entering. Each panel is designed specifically for a customized […]

skyscraper and multi-level commercial building flood protection

September 26, 2017

How To Avoid Expensive Flood Losses To Your Buildings

Avoid water damage to your buildings with FRA flood prevention products Flood Risk America’s mitigation measures help protect your ground floor lobbies, elevators, essential utilities, valuable assets, and expensive equipment, while preventing interruptions in critical services. The benefits of flood mitigation can reduce vulnerabilities, lower flood deductibles and premiums, and allow businesses to obtain better […]

September 22, 2017

Flood Risk America Launches New Flood Mitigation Training Program

Flood Risk America (FRA) is a proactive Flood Risk Management company specializing in thorough evaluation and reporting of flood risks throughout the United States and Canada. This training program emphasizes the conceptual elements of flooding, how to prevent, mitigate, prepare, and recover from an emergency flooding situation. Some of the goals of this new state […]

flood inspection and maintenance plan, protect your home or business from a hurricane

September 15, 2017

Company Launches New Flood Inspection and Maintenance Plan

FRA’s yearly nationwide flood Inspection and maintenance plan provides certified engineering, permitting, and re-certification, combined with coordinating and collecting maintenance of flood panels, floodgates, flood barriers, drainage systems, and inspection of mechanical equipment such as sump pumps and generators. FRA will also analyze and evaluate nearby levees and berms for excessive vegetative growth, cracks, or […]

July 26, 2017

Flood Risk America is Keeping Their Beaches Clean

Flood Risk America and Flood Risk Canada are concerned about the contamination and garbage that is occurring on our beaches. We are taking action and have created a schedule of beach cleanup days. Join our volunteers in making steady progress to clean up beaches in both the United States and Canada “Our mission is to protect both the […]

flooding from hurricane, flood prevention

July 10, 2017

Company Reaches Out to Architects With New Services to Advance the Industry

Integrated Project Delivery is an important trend in the AEC industry. Flood Risk America introduced their pre-construction consulting services to the architectural industry to help their IPD systems change in a unique and positive way that may influence a revolution in team collaboration. For years, there has been a disconnect between FEMA and NFIP regulations. […]

save money with Flood Risk America protection products

June 1, 2017

Company Finds way to Save Companies Money, Without Having Them Spend Out-of-Pocket For Their Services.

Every business owner on earth wants to find a way to save and make more money, especially without paying out-of- pocket for the expenses. Just when we thought the saying of “If it’s too good to be true, it probably is,” was correct, we met Stephen Gill, the partner and CEO of Flood Risk America. […]

April 26, 2017

Flood Risk America Saves Parking Garages and Basements From Flooding

Parking garages and basements are a big concern for insurance carriers. From a structural standpoint, they are comprised of enclosed areas, which happen to result in flood damage to not only the building itself and the cars that are contained, but a flooding event can also affect mechanical and electrical equipment. Other vulnerable utility equipment […]

a solutions to repetitive loss claims due to hurricanes

April 10, 2017

One Company’s Solution to Repetitive Loss Claims

Nationwide, 11,000 repetitive loss properties dot coastal zones or other low-lying areas with their numbers continuingly increasing. This rise is in part because of the effects of climate change and ongoing development. What exactly is a repetitive loss? A Repetitive Loss (RL) property is any insurable building for which the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) […]

discrete business services for flood prevention

March 31, 2017

Company Helps Builders Save Millions of Dollars

Flood Risk America (FRA) provides in-depth, professional, FEMA compliant, flood mitigation pre-development consulting services to construction companies and real estate developers. “We have the tools and expertise to anticipate the potential future Base Flood Elevations (BFE),” said Stephen Gill, CEO. With architectural and engineering experience in flood prevention, FRA works with clients to evaluate the data and […]

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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.”