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08th September 2009
Betta fish are resilient pets, able to survive for long periods in very little water with a minimal amount of food. But when Greg Brugman’s two bettas managed to survive Hurricane Ike, which ravaged Bridge City, TX in 2008, it wasn’t their intrinsic h... Read >
Author: Brenda H Welch11th July 2009
Hurricane katrina ’s winds and storm rush forward the Mississippi coastline on the afternoon of August 28, 2005, beginning a two-day path of devastation through central Mississippi; by 10 a.m. CDT on August 29, 2005, the eye of Katrina began traveling u... Read >
Author: mcmillan05th July 2009
Many homes have basements; some are mere storage spaces, and others are finished and used for real living space. In the case of Florida, a lot of homes have no basements. The reason is simple: the water table is far too high. Homes along the Florida coast... Read >
Author: Bruce12th June 2009
Hurricanes and Water Damage
June 1st ushered in the beginning of yet another hurricane season. As the storms begin brewing in the warm Atlantic waters, nervous homeowners are wondering, “Will a hurricane damage my home this time around?” Perhaps. E... Read >
Author: Mark Decherd12th June 2009
June 1st ushered in the beginning of yet another hurricane season. As the storms begin brewing in the warm Atlantic waters, nervous homeowners are wondering, “Will a hurricane damage my home this time around?” Perhaps. Especially if you live in Florid... Read >
Author: Mark Decherd12th June 2009
To say that homeowner’s insurance is confusing is an understatement. Take water damage claims for instance. If you leave the faucet on and the sink overflows, your insurance company may very well pick up the tab! Yet, if a storm surge inundates your h... Read >
Author: Mark Decherd18th May 2009
A hurricane’s deadly forces
Hurricanes have an arsenal of effects that can destroy property and cause loss of life. The combination of wind and water can have devastating impacts on man and nature. Learn what these deadly features can do and how to su... Read >
Author: Rich Johnson14th May 2009
How to prepare well before a hurricane hits
Most people do not think of preparing for a hurricane until the threat is imminent. Preseason hurricane preparedness focuses on tasks that one would usually not have the time to complete once a hurricane is... Read >
Author: Rich Johnson16th February 2009
One of the best steps that you can take to be prepared for a hurricane is to have a written hurricane plan of exactly what to do in the event that the threat of a hurricane is imminent. For hurricanes the proportion of Ike, insurance information, emergenc... Read >
Author: Bruce Peters16th February 2009
Prior to the Hurricane Season it is important to review your homeowners insurance policy to determine if it covers hurricane losses, or if you need a separate hurricane or windstorm policy.This is a vital part of hurricane preparation that many people do ... Read >
Author: Bruce Peters12th February 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Simon Rosser
This article describes what hurricanes are, and how they form, and their relevance to global warming. Hurricane and typhoon are names given to a strong tropical cyclone. A 'tropical cyclone' is a generic term for a low-p... Read >
Author: srosser12th January 2009
We are all concerned with the possibility of further public health emergencies arising in the wake of recent hurricanes, tsunamis, acts of terrorism, and floods. Though some feel that it is impossible to be prepared for unexpected events, the truth is t... Read >
Author: aidkit21st October 2008
Due to the recent bad weather and storm surge related to Hurricane Ike, Galveston mold removal services have become one of the most in-demand needs in the area. Unfortunately, those impacted by storm related damage are increasingly prone to further victim... Read >
Author: Eliz10th October 2008
When you think of flood damage, Galveston rarely comes to mind but perhaps it should have; after all, Galveston was the site of one of the most devastating storms in the history of this nation. Sadly, history has a way of repeating itself as the residents... Read >
Author: Eliz07th October 2008
Only weeks ago, we again saw a community living on a barrier island suffer the misfortune of wind, waves and storm surge, wiping clean a portion of that narrow strip of land known as Galveston Island in Texas. The upside of this recent event is the respon... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer06th October 2008
Past History has demonstrated time and time again that a lack of awareness and preparedness are common occurrences among all major hurricane disasters.
Preparing for hurricane; you can be less vulnerability by knowing what actions you should take for y... Read >
Author: Anita Mckenzie02nd October 2008
In recent years homeowners have been subjected to increased risk from flood and water damage as Mother Nature continues an active storm cycle and insurance companies reduce flood coverage. Learn how to protect your home from hurricane damage with these qu... Read >
Author: Eliz02nd October 2008
In recent years homeowners have been subjected to increased risk from flood and water damage as Mother Nature continues an active storm cycle and insurance companies reduce flood coverage. Learn how to protect your home from hurricane damage with these qu... Read >
Author: Eliz17th August 2008
Water damage in the home is often covered by homeowners insurance. For example, insurance may cover your losses due to a burst pipe or leaking appliance. However, if your home is flooded because a nearby river overflowed its banks, you're on your own (unl... Read >
Author: Mark Decherd15th August 2008
Water damage in the home is often covered by homeowners insurance. For example, insurance may cover your losses due to a burst pipe or leaking appliance. However, if your home is flooded because a nearby river overflowed its banks, you’re on your ... Read >
Author: Mark Decherd15th August 2008
Water damage in the home is often covered by homeowners insurance. For example, insurance may cover your losses due to a burst pipe or leaking appliance. However, if your home is flooded because a nearby river overflowed its banks, you’re on your own ... Read >
Author: Mark Decherd24th June 2008
Natural disasters have caused havoc in more than ten states in recent weeks. Tornadoes swept across Minnesota, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Georgia, Colorado, Alabama, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and North Carolina causing damage and loss of life. Twisters were also r... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer15th May 2008
Nargis formed into a tropical cyclone on April 27, 2008, in the central Bay of Bengal about 360 miles off of the southeast coast of India. Cyclone Nargis was, when it made landfall around the mouth of the Ayeyawaddy (Irrawaddy) river, about 220 kilometres... Read >
Author: markcb29th January 2008
Water can be any car's worst and stealthiest enemy.
Whether you have a new or used car, water is one of those things most car owners ignore and take for granted, thinking it's just water, what harm could it possibly give. They may say that their cars ... Read >
Author: full house15th June 2007
The capital and largest city in Mississippi is Jackson, which has a metropolitan area population of over 500,000. It is located on the Pearl River. Jackson is the home of machinery and other manufacturing plants, as well as food processing. It is ... Read >
17th November 2006
Copyright 2006 David Maillie
Hurricane Lane and its eye have just come ashore in rural Mexico. According to NOAH and the National Weather Service, it is still a destructive category 3 hurricane with sustained winds of over 125 mph. Warnings of 6 to 1... Read >
Author: David Maillie24th May 2006
New Orleans is a changed city after the disaster of Hurricane Katrina in the 2005 Hurricane season. As we all watched with horror as the flooding destroyed the city and killed indiscriminately the city became an example of the power of nature's fury. As w... Read >
Author: Brian Johansson15th May 2006
The hurricane season will be upon us shortly and it is wise to begin preparations for all consequences associated with these catastrophic events. Timely and proper planning will avoid much of the stress resulting from hurricane damage and may well avoid i... Read >
Author: Jon Stout25th April 2006
After the events surrounding hurricane Katrina in the 2005 hurricane season many people in coastal areas are asking themselves if they need to purchase hurricane insurance. If you are asking yourself this question, you probably do. There actually isn't an... Read >
Author: David Stone21st April 2006
Storm Surge is a phenomenon that occurs most often when a tropical cyclone, either a tropical storm or a hurricane pushes water onshore. The winds associated with these types of storms are remarkably fast and as they rush across the surface of the water t... Read >
Author: David Stone20th April 2006
Five most deadly hurricane locations
1. Texas (Galveston) Year 1900, Category 4, Death Toll 8000
On September 8, 1900 this category 4 hurricane slammed into Galveston, Texas and caused more deaths than any storm in American history. Waves 15 feet ... Read >
Author: David Stone20th April 2006
Five most costly hurricanes
1. Hurricane Katrina (LA, MI, AL) 2005 Category 5, Estaimated Damage $76,000,000,000
One of the deadliest and the most costly storms in American history occurred during the 2005 hurricane season. This Category 5 storm ca... Read >
Author: David Stone28th March 2006
Disaster Planning for the Hurricane Season
By
Jon M. Stout
March 21, 2006
The hurricane season will be upon us shortly and it is wise to begin to plan for all eventualities associated with these catastrophic events. Proper planning now will avoid ... Read >
Author: Jon Stout21st December 2005
New Orleans is surrounded by waterLake Pontchartrain, the Mississippi River, and the Gulf of Mexico. The city rests an average of six feet below sea level and the city's safety has long depended on one of the world's most extensive levee systems.
O... Read >
Author: CMOE Development Team
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