by reneereuter | Sep 17, 2020 | Flood Damage, Renee Reuter
With the heavy precipitation season already underway, the chances of having your home flooded are quite high. Exposure to flooding can risk not only your life but also damage your property. After flooding, the most important thing is to get your home up and restored....
by reneereuter | Aug 11, 2020 | Flood Insurance, Renee Reuter
Every year, flooding causes thousands of dollars in damage to homes across the country, but the typical homeowner’s insurance policy won’t cover that damage. In many areas, flooding isn’t that significant of a threat to warrant this type of coverage,...
by reneereuter | Jul 13, 2020 | Flood Insurance, Local Government, Renee Reuter
Have you ever actually read the fine print on your homeowners’ insurance policy? With the prevalence of unpredictable weather brought on by climate change, it is not unlikely to find yourself amid a flash flood. But, does your policy cover such damages? Most policies...
by reneereuter | Jun 9, 2020 | Flood Mitigation, Flood Mitigation Strategies, Local Government
In the United States, there are approximately 84,000 dams, impounding 600,000 miles of river. Dams and reservoirs are constructed to provide water to places that have either an insufficient amount of water or none at all. They are also built to store water or use...
by reneereuter | May 13, 2020 | Farming, Flood Mitigation, Flood Mitigation Strategies
The midwest is often known as our nation’s “breadbasket” because of the agricultural strengths the fertile land possesses. However, in recent years, farmers throughout the midwest have faced increasing instances of flooding due to natural disasters...