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residential and commercial flood mitigation measures

May 29, 2018

Preparation for a Flooding Emergency Step 3: Flood Mitigation Measures

Step 3: Flood Mitigation Measures The third step in preparation for a flooding emergency involves constructing flood barriers or shields around individual pieces of equipment or areas that contain essential equipment to prevent floodwaters from coming into contact with them. For dry flood proofing to be effective, the barrier must be high enough to protect […]

May 15, 2018

Preparation for a Flooding Emergency Step 2: Formulating an Emergency Plan

Step 2: Formulating an Emergency Plan Step 2 for preparing for a flooding emergency involves formulating an emergency plan and an emergency kit in advance. Ensure pets are safe by including them in your emergency plan. It is not only important to create this, but it is also imperative to make sure everyone is aware […]

Flood risk assessment, flood preparation and prevention

May 3, 2018

Preparation for Flooding Emergency Step 1: Understanding Your Risk

Step 1: Understanding Your Risk Residential and Commercial Flood Risk Assessments Flooding is devastating and is becoming a larger threat each year. With global warming, different weather patterns, and inaccuracy of flood maps, we must have a set plan in place to prepare for Mother Nature’s most common disaster. There are 5 steps that will […]

April 22, 2018

Introduction to Emergency Flooding Preparation- 5 Part Series

Flood Risk America has spent these past few months traveling around the country speaking to many victims of the recent flooding disasters from Harvey, Irma, and Sandy. We first traveled to Texas and met with the Houston victims, we even went to Galveston, who suffered a loss from the 1900 Great Galveston Storm, which was […]

Flood protection solutions for architects

March 23, 2018

Flood Risk America Traveled to Miami and Spoke With Architects About Flood Protection Solutions

Flood Protection Solutions for Architects For years, there has been a disconnect between FEMA and NFIP regulations. This division has impacted the insurability once construction has been completed. Flood Risk America found a solution to identify problems and procure solutions to this matter, as well as educating clients on how to understand FEMA compliant standards. […]

protect your home from damage during a hurricane

February 27, 2018

Flood Risk America Travels to Houston 6 Months After Hurricane Harvey

Protect your home or commercial property from damage during a hurricane CEO Stephen Gill and COO, Tiffany Largey wanted to see how they could help more people around the Houston and Galveston area from becoming affected again from a devastating hurricane such as Harvey. They walked the streets of both Houston and Galveston, two large […]

Flood Risk America remembers the victims

February 16, 2018

Flood Protection Company’s Letter to the Victims of Parkland School Shooting.

“Our hearts are full for each and every one of you. — The Team at Flood Risk America Across the country we celebrate February 14th as a day of love, instead you remember the opposite of love, you witnessed it as a day of fear and hate. As much as you may not realize, you […]

Flood Panels save you on flood insurance

January 18, 2018

EZ Flood Panels Save National Real Estate Developer $93,000 on their Flood Insurance Premiums.

Save money on your insurance premiums with Flood Risk America EZ Flood Panels Flood Risk America leveraged their specialized team of engineers to perform a flood risk assessment on the client’s property and collaborated with their flood insurance carrier to save them $93,000 by installing the EZ Flood Panel on their building. · Cost of the […]

January 2, 2018

A Grasshopper Versus an Ant

The fable of the ant and the grasshopper We are all familiar with Aesop’s fable of the ant and the grasshopper. The grasshopper spent the whole summer lying around in the shade, while the ant prepared for winter. The grasshopper had decided that there would be plenty of food left around for winter, as most […]

October 10, 2017

Company Launches New Product That Will Change Building Design & Flood Industry

Flood Risk America has designed a new flood mitigation product called the EZ Flood Panel. It uses patented, sustainable flood seal technology to protect elevators, windows, control room doors, and lobbies against rising floodwater. This device creates a sealed barrier around the desired subject, preventing water from entering. Each panel is designed specifically for a customized […]

skyscraper and multi-level commercial building flood protection

September 26, 2017

How To Avoid Expensive Flood Losses To Your Buildings

Avoid water damage to your buildings with FRA flood prevention products Flood Risk America’s mitigation measures help protect your ground floor lobbies, elevators, essential utilities, valuable assets, and expensive equipment, while preventing interruptions in critical services. The benefits of flood mitigation can reduce vulnerabilities, lower flood deductibles and premiums, and allow businesses to obtain better […]

September 22, 2017

Flood Risk America Launches New Flood Mitigation Training Program

Flood Risk America (FRA) is a proactive Flood Risk Management company specializing in thorough evaluation and reporting of flood risks throughout the United States and Canada. This training program emphasizes the conceptual elements of flooding, how to prevent, mitigate, prepare, and recover from an emergency flooding situation. Some of the goals of this new state […]

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Tyler Numan

Manager, Marriott Hotels

“As the Manager of Marriott Hotels in Tampa, Florida, I am incredibly grateful for the flood panels from Flood Risk America. Our property faced two hurricanes, a Category 3 and a Category 4, bringing a 4-foot storm surge. These panels saved our building from major flooding and prevented what could have been a disaster for our hotel. Thanks to their strength and reliability, we avoided millions in flood damage and were able to protect the property and ensure the safety of our future operations. I highly recommend Flood Risk America's panels to any property owner or manager looking for serious protection from extreme flooding.”

Sheila Redigo

Property Manager, First Service Residential

“I can't say enough about the professional service we received from Flood Risk America. It's always reassuring to have professionals who can effectively manage flood protection. They saved our building from hurricane flooding.”

Gary

Facilities Department, Nemours / HCA Florida West Hospital

“From our initial engagement, the professionalism and expertise of the Flood Risk America team were evident. They conducted a comprehensive assessment of our property, identifying vulnerabilities and providing tailored solutions to effectively mitigate flood risks. Most notably, their flood panels played a crucial role in protecting our elevators from flooding. This proactive measure not only safeguarded essential infrastructure but also prevented significant damage and costly repairs. I wholeheartedly recommend Flood Risk America to any organization or property owner in need of reliable flood protection services.”

Seth Richardson

Board Member, Paraiso Bay Condo Association

“Working with Flood Risk America over the past year has been an outstanding experience. The partnership, especially with our Community Association Manager, has been exceptional. The knowledge and insights they've shared have been invaluable. Having dealt with other flood protection companies at my previous residence, I can genuinely say that Flood Risk America stands out as the most dedicated and responsive company in this field. Flood Risk America saved our parking garage from flooding. Their swift response and effective measures were critical in protecting our community. They truly went above and beyond.”

Jerry

Facilities Management, Tulane

“We had the privilege of working with Flood Risk America, and I cannot emphasize enough the level of professionalism and expertise they demonstrated throughout the process. The reassurance that came from knowing we were in the hands of true professionals was invaluable. Their attention to detail and commitment to excellence ensured that all aspects of flood risk were effectively managed.”