Florida, August 6th 2015 -- As the entire country remains heavily affected by heavy rains and storms, attention has been focused on home-turf. Recent publications from the University of Southern Florida portray how a surge in storm clouds combined with heavy rainfall in the state, and other coastal regions, can result in a phenomenon known as compound flooding. Compound flooding occurs when high winds from the ocean rush in at the same time as rain water draining in from the plains towards ... Read more


New York, August 28, 2015 -- Sink holes, disrupted power flow, flooded parks, waterlogged highways, and a general disarray are just a few of the immediate consequences of the recent rain storms that have lashed the nation, from Ohio to Louisiana. The recent summer rainstorms have destroyed so many lives and disrupted thousands more. Apart from emotional scars, the floods have also left survivors to deal with another menace that has the potential to cause major health risks, mold. ... Read more

New York, August 30, 2015 -- The June flash floods in Ohio have already caused enough damage to the nation and have resulted in the loss of many lives and millions worth of property damage. Most recently, Florida began receiving heavy rainfall leading to flooding of low lying areas.

The situation is so dire that Florida Governor, Rick Scott, has declared a state of emergency in five counties. And although the rain has stopped and the flooding is subsiding, property owners are now ... Read more