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Flood Water Damage Insurance
Insurance for flood water damage is often required. Find out about homeowners flood insurance requirements and average rates for flood damage repair insurance online.
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Salvaging Flood-damaged Foods
When lot of foodstuffs at home are submerged in floodwater, efforts can be made to salvage certain contaminated foods, but certain foods have to be thrown out.
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West African Floods Kill Over 30
Over 30 people in Ghana and Burkina Faso have been killed and thousands more are homeless because of floods caused by more than a week of the heaviest rains in decades.
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Mold, Fungus and Mildew Control and Guidelines
Knowing what molds need to survive and flourish is the first step to proper control. Mold needs are simple: water, food and air. A logical control approach works.
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Hurricane Andrew, August 16-27, 1992
Hurricane Andrew was one of the costliest storms in US history. Ravaging almost all of the southeast during its 11-day history, the Louisiana coast was one of the hardest hit area. This article has three parts: a story based on facts, some personal memories and links.
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Thru-hull Fitting Emergencies
Thru-hull fittings can pose a huge problem if they fail. Learn how to reduce the chance of this occurring and how to handle a failure while underway.
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Florida Homeowners Insurance
When purchasing homeowners insurance in Florida, there are a few hurricane coverages buyers should become familiar with.
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Poisoned Waters and Good, Safe, Healthy Waters
All are told to drink lots of water. It's healthy to do so. That's true only if the water is clean, pure and uncontaminated. "Think before you drink" is a good motto.
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US Hurricane Intensity Categories
Hurricanes cause extensive damage every year during and after hurricane season. Knowing their categories helps predict how much damage a hurricane may cause.
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Flood Insurance is Available Through the NFIP
Since flood insurance is not part of standard property insurance policies, many people are not aware that it is available. However, Congress has filled this gap.
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The Community Rating System
Federally backed flood insurance is expensive for homeowners and businesses. By participating in the CRS, a community can help reduce rates for all its citizens.
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CRS Activities For Cheaper Flood Insurance
Communities obtain better flood insurance rates through the Community Rating System by managing floodplains to a higher standard. FEMA judges this through a point system.
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Ford Certified Used Car and Truck Program
What are the advantages of buying a used certified Ford versus a regular used Ford? A Review of the Ford used car and truck certification process and benefits.
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Honda Certified Used Car Program
What are the advantages of buying a preowned certified Honda versus a regular used Honda. A Review of the Honda used car certification process and benefits.
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Australia Tackle Flood Insurance Problem
The Australian insurance industry generally does not provide flood insurance for homeowners but the situation is slowly changing.
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Breaking News as it happens anywhere in the Pacific.
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Canada Tackles Urban Flood Problem
It is not all doom and gloom where flooding is concerned. The CAD$33 billion Building Canada Fund, established by the Federal Government, can help tackle the problem.
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Engineering the Three Gorges Dam
China's Three Gorges Dam provided designers and construction crews with several engineering challenges.
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Flood Insurance in Canada
Climate change will increase the frequency and intensity of heavy rainfall events, thereby increasing the risk of severe urban flooding in Canada, meteorogists warn.
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Flood Insurance is a Public-Private Partnership
Flood insurance is only available because of government action, but making the NFIP work requires private help as well. Insurance companies have big role.
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Free CARFAX Vehicle History Reports
CARFAX is an organization well known for providing used car history reports. Anyone purchasing a pre owned car understands the importance finding out the car's history.
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Hurricane Guide for Mariners
Understanding hurricanes and tropical cyclones is important to boaters on the Gulf and Atlantic coasts and this knowledge will contribute to boating safety
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Hurricane Warnings Are Extreme Weather Forecasts
Ignoring hurricane warnings can result in property damage, injury, and death. Take extreme weather advisories seriously and stay prepared throughout the hurricane season.
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Late January in Western Australia - in the Year 2000
This piece deals with late January conditions in Western Australia, and mulching.
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Questions to Ask Your Insurance Agent
When shopping for an insurance policy- health insurance, life insurance, auto insurance, homeowners, or other insurance- consumers should ask these key questions.
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Scam Artists Stay Busy During Hurricane Season
Scammers expect to make easy cash after a hurricane strikes. Residents who are forced to wait months for storm cleanup often make bad choices, risking savings & ID theft.
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The Canal Era Ends
The construction of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal marked the height of America's canal age and its closing marked the end of canal as general transportation in the U.S.
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Western Maryland Floods of 1924
Even with the flood-control initiatives taken throughout the city, Cumberland still seems to experience at least one major flood a decade.
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Causes of Dust Allergy Symptoms
People who experience year-long allergy symptoms may have an allergy to dust mites. Some common sources of dust mites may surprise readers.
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Germany's New Old Chancellor
The election results looked like something to expect from some metropolitan Florida county, but despite the very narrow margin of victory, the ballot counting was orderly, and nobody demanded a recount. Demanding a recount would not be in keeping with the image of German discipline.
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Hurricane Preparations for Staying Home
People who choose to stay home during a hurricane need to be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least three days. Food, water and other supplies should be stockpiled.
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In The News....
Some recent news of interest to librarians and other information professionals.
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Salvaging Heath Ledger's Final Film
The past is strewn with unmade Terry Gilliam films, but the director wouldn't let The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus die with its star.
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The Restoration of Florida's Everglades
One of the US's premier World Heritage Sites needs a multi-million dollar effort to restore water flow, reduce agricultural impacts and remove invasive plants and animals
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How to Get Rid of Mold and Mildew in the Home
Mold and mildew left untreated can cause respiratory illness. Prevent mold from spreading by eliminating moisture. Clean moldy surfaces with household cleaners.
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