Articles, tagged with "storm surge", page 2

Preparing for a Hurricane

Hurricanes are intense atmospheric occurrences that are typically accompanied by other natural hazards like strong winds, flash floods and storm surges. Even hurricanes pegged as Category 1 and Category 2 are dangerous because these storms can knock over ... Read >
Author: Leo Nov

Lawrenceville Lacks Flood Protection

In the wake of rapidly rising waters throughout Georgia, residents of Lawrenceville have been surprised to discover they are not as prepared as previously thought. In fact, a rather significant segment of the community lacks proper flood protection leavin... Read >
Author: Eliz

Steel—the Best Betta Blocker in Town

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 hardi... Read >
Author: Brenda H Welch

A Florida Basement is a Rare Thing

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: Bruce

Hurricanes and Water Damage

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. Espec... Read >
Author: Mark Decherd

Homeowner’s Insurance Puzzles: Is This Covered?

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 hom... Read >
Author: Mark Decherd

The deadly threats from a hurricane

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 surv... Read >
Author: Rich Johnson

Hurricane preparedness – before hurricane season starts

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 Johnson

Preparing for another Ike: Insurance and Safety Tips

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 Peters

Flood and Wind: Preparing your policy and finding an denied insurance claim lawyer

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 Peters

Hurricanes and Global Warming

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: srosser

It’s about the Future............Yours!

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: aidkit

Mold Inspection & Removal Basics

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: Eliz

Galveston Residents Becoming Victims All Over Again

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: Eliz

What Leads People to Risk their Lives for Strangers?

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 Palmer

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