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One Lone House Stands in a Gilchrist Neighborhood

News, Water and Storm Damage

This is an amazing yet sad story of a family that took the lessons they learned during Hurricane Rita to build a house that could withstand some of the toughest storms the Gulf of Mexico had to offer.

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Water Damage and Cold Weather

Water and Storm Damage

The time is now to prepare your home and business for the upcoming freezing weather. DisasterSafety.org offers ideas on how you can reduce your risk of flooding and water damage in and around buildings.

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Lightening As A Flood Predictor

Water and Storm Damage

According to the National Weather Service, more people have died from floods than from lightening, tornadoes, or hurricanes.

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Baltimore County to Weather: Bring it On!

Disaster Preparedness, Water and Storm Damage

Officials in Baltimore County, Maryland have declared they are ready for winter weather–no matter what it brings.

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Sales Tax for Flood Recovery

Disaster Recovery, News, Water and Storm Damage

In a city council meeting in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Justin Shields placed an idea before his fellow council members: people should begin to pay an emergency local-option sales tax of 2 percent extra for the next two years. The money collected would go towards recovery for victims of the June 2008 flood.

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