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American Family Field insurance costs drop again as flood risk falls
10+ hour, 26+ min ago (113+ words) American Family Field's public owner is seeing a second consecutive annual insurance premium decline, reversing years of escalating costs. American Family Field insurance costs drop again as flood risk falls Climate change brings flood concerns American Family Field's tax-supported owner…...
RestoPros of New Orleans Releases Comprehensive Guide on Preventing Basement Drain Backups
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (1098+ words) November 15, 2025 " PRESSADVANTAGE " RestoPros of New Orleans has released an educational guide to help property owners understand and prevent basement drain backups, one of the most common causes of residential water damage. The comprehensive resource addresses the growing concern of drainage…...
NJ congressman: 'You're in harm's way' as fed shutdown stops sales of flood insurance
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (559+ words) Some people who live in New Jersey's flood-prone areas are "in harm's way" as the government shutdown carries on, according to Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., who is pushing for Congress to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program. That is because…...
How to harden your home against natural disasters, from wind to water
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (1008+ words) Among the many things you know you're supposed to do " write a will, understand your taxes, finally master Monday mornings " hardening your home against natural disasters may be one of the more distasteful parts of adulting. There's nothing fun about…...
Access Home Inspection Services Inc. Wins 2025 Consumer Choice Award for Home Inspection in Edmonton
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (1222+ words) Founded in 2009, Access Home Inspection has built its reputation on honesty, accuracy, and unmatched customer service. Serving Edmonton and surrounding communities for over 15 years, the company has become a go-to choice for both individual homeowners and real estate professionals seeking…...
Does home and rent insurance cover flood damage? What to know after Milwaukee floods
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (372+ words) If your home or apartment was left damaged by the floods, it may be time to check your insurance policy. Unfortunately, most insurance policies don't cover flood damage, so many southeast Wisconsin residents may have to pay large out-of-pocket costs…...
Are you buying a home that's been flooded? What to know about Wisconsin disclosure laws
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (877+ words) While the 1,000-year flood that swept through southeast Wisconsin in early August was a rare event, climate change is fueling more extreme rainfall across the state. It was one of many reminders this summer that the Midwest isn't the climate…...
Did severe flash flood damage your home, car? Here are repair tips from State Farm, AAA
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (278+ words) The historic downpour and flash flooding in the Milwaukee area on Aug. 9 and Aug. 10 has left many residents facing damage to their property. As of Monday, Aug. 11, State Farm received nearly 2,500 claims related to the rain and water events in…...
Insurers field thousands of claims from Wisconsin following historic rainfall, flooding
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (564+ words) Insurance companies have been fielding thousands of claims from southeast Wisconsin residents and businesses hit hard by historic rainfall that led to widespread flooding and sewer backups over the weekend. In Wauwatosa, some residents along the Menomonee River were forced…...
Not many people in Wisconsin have flood insurance. Here's what to know about how it works.
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (877+ words) As residents across the Milwaukee area assess the scope of damage from the weekend deluge, just 1,186 households have federal flood insurance policies in place. As emergency crews continue responding to hundreds of calls, it isn't clear yet what the toll…...