by Admin | Jul 30, 2014 | Natural Disasters
Hundreds of homes have been destroyed as firefighters, National Guardsmen and other authorities work to contain a cluster of wildfires that is threatening residential structures across a wide swath of land in Washington state. About 20 counties have reportedly been...
by Admin | Jul 28, 2014 | Commercial
When our country is hit by a hurricane, tornado or earthquake, we primarily think of how people and their homes will be affected. There are far more residential structures than commercial buildings in the U.S., so they are more likely to be affected by disasters....
by Admin | Jul 22, 2014 | Natural Disasters
When Hurricane Arthur hit North Carolina on July 3, structures on the coast and barrier islands were battered by heavy rainfall and strong winds. Tens of thousands were temporarily left without power and events over the holiday weekend were disrupted, but overall the...
by Admin | Jul 21, 2014 | Natural Disasters
Faced with immediate physical danger, a person's thoughts will tend to remain focused on their survival until the threat has receded. But when severe weather hits a community, residents have to worry about much more than staying alive through the event. They also...
by Admin | Jul 17, 2014 | Insurance
For some time, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been working to update its flood hazard maps based on new data. These maps play a role in determining whether properties need to be covered by flood insurance, as well as as the cost of insuring...
