We refresh our Google search titled “Ecuador earthquake” every few minutes. “Tragedy”. “Disaster”. “Destruction”. The numbers creep up. Another earthquake. When a country suffers its “worst tragedy” in some time (according to Defense Minister Ricardo Patiño), does it ever get better? A 7.8 magnitude earthquake ravaged Ecuador last weekend, followed by more rumbles and even another Read More…
Rain, Rain, Go Away. Please Don’t Damage My Home Today.
Maxons Restorations shares a storm damage check-list for tracking down leaks caused by late summer’s heavy rain and thunder. This past week has brought on a series of sudden, heavy storms. These July downpours can cause roof leaks, moisture and mold. “These heavy rains often bring high winds, fallen branches and roof damage. Sometimes, Read More…
Protect Your Business for Hurricane Season, from Maxons Restorations
Maxons Restorations shares “5 Ways to Protect Your Business for Hurricane Season”: June is the joyous start to summer but it is also the start of Hurricane Season. While it is expected to be relatively calm this year, we urge you to take the time to prepare your business and property before the storm even Read More…
Be Prepared
Be Prepared for Fall Storms Complacency breeds catastrophe. At least in the world of weather disasters and insurance. While today is officially the last day of summer, it is not the last day of hurricane season. Hurricane season officially runs from June 1 – November 30. Sure, a November hurricane is unlikely and hasn’t happened Read More…
The solar storm warning and what it means for you
The Solar Storm Warning Most of us do not get Solar Storm warnings on our phones, like we do for tornadoes or flooding. In fact, it was somewhat startling to see that a Solar Storm was a part of the news headlines this morning. It’s a relatively rare event, the last one actually affecting earth Read More…
We will never forget
We will never forget 13 years ago our nation suffered a loss, the scope of which had never been imagined. Today we remember the victims in New York, in Pennsylvania, in Washington D.C. Each victim is a hero. From those who ran towards the Pentagon instead of away from it, to those on board doomed Read More…
Hurricane Preparedness Week 2014, Day 2
Hurricane Preparedness week is May 25-31. We are taking this opportunity to learn more about disaster forecasting and disaster preparation. What is Storm Surge? It’s a term that we hear forecasters and meteorologists use frequently when discussing hurricanes and tropical storms. But what does it mean and knowing what it means, how do we prepare Read More…
Hurricane Preparedness Week 2014, Day 1
May 25- May31 is National Hurricane Preparedness Week Although we have tremendous technology that allows us to predict and track hurricanes, the worst hurricane disasters continue to occur due to lack of understanding and lack of preparation. We cannot control when and where a hurricane will make landfall. But as an informed and intelligent society, Read More…
Storms in the southeast
Arkansas Oklahoma Mississippi Alabama Tennessee Georgia Iowa Kansas Nebraska Louisiana Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those who are touched by the devastating storms in the southeast yesterday and today. There are conflicting reports at the moment regarding deaths and injuries from the tornadoes and massive thunderstorms. However, the pictures of the destruction Read More…
A Story from Colorado
Boulder Colorado is over 5,000 feet above sea level. Most families and businesses never considered flooding as a potential threat. In fact, according to FEMA, only 22,000 homeowners in the entire state had flood insurance in place. But 14 inches of rain in 24 hours will cause extreme damage in any community. In the Read More…
