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Common signs of Storm Damage
When a storm passes, it can leave a lot of property damage in its wake. While some damage is obvious, like significant roof damage, broken windows, or missing siding, some things are harder to spot. Even worse, some of this damage can become dramatically worse if it isn’t addressed right away, making identifying storm damage…
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Most common types of Hurricane Damage
Hurricane damage can be extremely varied and can range from roofing or siding damage to devastating structural damage caused by extreme winds, storm surge, and flooding. Due to the complexity of hurricane storm systems, and the forces that can be exerted against your home, it’s always a good idea to conduct a thorough inspection of…
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Understanding Flood Warnings
When flood waters start to rise, time is of the essence. That makes early preparation and an understanding of what the various flood warnings mean vital. Here are answers to the most common questions! Unfortunately many parts of our country know all too well the damage that Flooding can cause. While flooding can occur almost…
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Storm Damage and Insurance Tips
When a storm rolls through, it’s important to know what to do and whether your insurance will cover the damages. When a storm rolls through our area, high winds, driven rain, and hail regularly result in damage to homes and vehicles. When we’re on her bad side, Mother Nature can wreak havoc, causing roof and…
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What is Flood Insurance?
Is homeowners insurance enough, or do you need Flood Insurance too? While you likely have homeowners insurance, in the case of flood, that is unfortunately not enough. This is because flood damage is not covered by standard homeowners insurance, requiring a separate Flood Insurance Policy. But what is flood insurance, and what does it cover?…
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Does Homeowners Insurance cover Basement Flooding?
When your basement floods, will your Insurance Policy cover the mitigation and repairs? When something happens to your home, one of the first things most people do is contact their insurance company. Homeowners Insurance is there for damage that occurs to your home and it’s only reasonable to hope that your insurance policy will cover…
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What to do when your basement floods
Did your basement flood following recent heavy rains? Here’s what to do! With the amount of rain Northeastern PA has been getting lately, it’s not uncommon for a basement that never before had a moisture issue to now show signs of moisture intrusion, Water Damage, and even Mold Growth! For this reason, it’s important to…
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The Importance of Having an Appropriate Safety Plan
Many home owners design a safety plan in the event that something should happen, such as fire, but did you know that your plan could change depending on what happens? Here we go over some common safety plans and how different damages may impact your safety plan! Having a plan in an emergency situation seems…
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Your Flooding Questions answered on PA Live!
As PA Live’s Ask The Expert, we were recently on the show to answer some common questions about Flooding! As PA Live’s Ask The Expert for all your indoor environmental concerns, we recently appeared on PA Live to discuss Flooding and the unique complications this presents! Disaster Blaster is a local company specializing in addressing…
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Flood Insurance Law Updated To Assist Homeowners!
An update to the Flood Insurance Law was recently signed into law. What does it mean for you? On March 21, 2014, the Homeowner Flood Insurance Accountability Act was signed into law in order to address some issues Congress felt existed in the current Flood Insurance Program. This law was essentially meant to reduce the…