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 | Apr 17, 2020 | Flood Mitigation, Flood Mitigation Strategies, Local Government
As those who have experienced flood damage are well aware, floods can cause catastrophic damage in very little time. Flooding may be caused by a host of natural weather phenomena such as heavy rainfall, overflowing rivers, hurricanes, or ice and snow melting. They can...