Thousands of contaminated sites exist nationally due to hazardous waste being dumped, left out in the open, or otherwise improperly managed. These sites include manufacturing facilities, processing plants, landfills and mining sites. In response to these man-made hazards, Congress established the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) in 1980. CERCLA is commonly referred to as […]
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Ice Dams
Ice Dams are a ridge of ice that forms along your roofline. When water tries to run off your roof, it can get blocked and backed up by the ice. This backed-up water can then leak into your property, causing extensive damage to your roof, attic, ceilings, and walls. The fact that it usually happens […]
Frozen Pipes
Frozen pipes are a common problem that many property owners have to deal with. They are caused by a lack of insulation and can cause pipes to burst, rendering the home uninhabitable for weeks or even months while they’re waiting for service repair which might not be available on short notice due to inclement weather. […]
Sea Level Rise
Sea Level Rise is one of the most feared potential outcomes of climate change. As the Earth’s climate continues to change, ocean levels may rise and flooding may become more severe. NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) estimates that seas are rising at approximately 1/8″ per year. The two major causes of global sea-level rise […]
Storm Surge
While most people think of floods as coming from rivers, sometimes the floodwaters come from the ocean. This is called “Storm Surge.” Storm Surges are usually produced by hurricanes, where the intense winds, pressure variations and circular storm motion cause a wall of water that builds along the leading edge of the system. If the […]
Enhanced and Catastrophic Flood Risk
As we’ve seen in flooding events in Houston and Nashville, sometimes an area is subjected to intense amounts of precipitation that are far in excess of the “maximum” precipitation expected for an area. With such an intense volume of water, previously “safe” areas like small creeks, streams, and even ponds can quickly turn into floodwaters. […]
