The city’s engineering department offers rear yard elevation surveys at no cost to property owners. The service is designed ...

Place water sensors in basement corners: Place sensors in the corners of the basement and near the sewer or water-main entrance. While sensors won't protect you from flooding, they will sound an alarm ...

To prevent your home from flooding, research the flood risk in your area and upgrade your home to reduce flood damage. You should be prepared to stop flooding by ...

Flash flood warnings are in effect near burn scars, with more storms on the way. Here’s how to protect your home, your documents, and your insurance coverage before it’s too late.

Officials are engaged in a years-long process to restore the region and prevent future damage, though the timeline and cost remain uncertain. Tom Merring captured video of flash floods rushing ...

While insurance will cover certain types of water damage, there are many common water damage exclusions. There are several ways to actively help prevent ... Grade Landscaping: Walk around your ...

There are a number of areas and activities to avoid in the home during an active thunderstorm. Washing Up: Lightning can ...

The risk of heavy rainfall and severe flooding increases with climate change. But property owners -- regardless of size -- often underestimate their own responsibility and are unaware of what ...

Learn how retaining walls prevent soil erosion and add beauty to your yard. Explore types, benefits, and materials for your perfect landscape solution.

Issues likely to influence the final decision include the limited amount of available land and decisions on alterations needed to best prevent future flooding. Plans are expected to be presented ...

Almost one in three home insurance claims over the past 10 years were from major weather or climate event, says Allstate.