John Fox 
Knowing all the details of an impending flash flood in time can save many lives. In that vein, you ought to be familiar with flash flood alerts, so you don’t get caught unaware when one occurs. A flash flood warning refers to a global hazardous weather report issued by national weather forecasting agencies to warn … Read more
You might know what a flash flood warning is, but what about a flash flood watch? Here, we clarify what a flash flood is, how it differs from other flood types, and explain what a flash flood watch is, distinct from a flash flood warning. As far as a flash flood watch is concerned, it … Read more
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has identified several flood hazard areas, i.e., areas at risk of flooding. Among them is Flood Zone AE. What defines Flood Zone AE, and how severe is the risk of flooding in this flood zone? Flood Zone AE is identified as having a high risk of flooding due to … Read more
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has identified several flood hazard areas, i.e., areas at risk of flooding. Among them is Flood Zone X. What defines Flood Zone X, and how severe is the risk of flooding in this flood zone? Flood Zone X is an area identified as having either a moderate or low … Read more
If you live in a flood-prone area, you must be prepared for potential flooding. This article gives some valuable tips on how to prepare your home in the event of a flood. It only covers things to do before a flood occurs. I have also listed emergency measures and additional things you can do to … Read more
Maybe you heard about an areal flood warning issued by a weather news service, but are unsure what it means? An areal flood is a new term that was adopted by the National Weather Service a few years ago. This became necessary to distinguish it from a flash flood. An areal flood warning is issued … Read more
Flood insurance exists to help homeowners restore their properties after major floods. The average annual cost of flood insurance in New Jersey is around $963. However, many factors can affect the overall flood insurance cost. Private insurance providers and government insurances also have different calculations for the flood insurance of a property. Understand more about … Read more
Seeing murky water, soaked walls and floating pieces of furniture is disheartening for any homeowner. Time is crucial when you’re dealing with basement flooded issues. Homeowners must quickly drain the water and remove damp items to prevent further damage. Acting on the proper post-flood process within the first 24 to 48 hours significantly reduces the … Read more
If you live in Florida, you are no doubt already aware of the risks of flooding, but do you know enough about how this affects your flood insurance? Flooding is a constant risk for Florida’s residents. You need to be well-prepared for the eventuality to protect your family, home, and belongings. You may have prepared … Read more
Placing buildings at higher elevations is the best protection against flood damage. New buildings must be constructed 1 to 2 feet above the base flood elevation. This is the minimum elevation requirement for new or improved buildings to be qualified for flood insurance applications. Still, this minimum elevation is subject to change depending on the … Read more
Doing Alexa’s job means finding all the necessary information to provide answers and solutions, and this requires data, so below, we will cover how much is necessary. If you have already set up your Alexa device, you know you need to connect it to your Wi-Fi before using it to avoid any outages or hiccups. … Read more
Why are we still seeing security camera videos that look like we’re stuck in the 1990s? I have been in this industry a long time and one thing that still gets asked a lot is why security cameras still look like absolute garbage when shown on feeds or in a courtroom. I mean you would … Read more
Can security cameras see inside a car? Rafael has been an auto tint and window treatment expert for over 20 years, we asked his opinion on the subject for a better idea of whether security cameras can really see inside cars. We discuss distance, visibility, and camera types in our article. In general, security cameras … Read more
When were security cameras invented? Though security camera history goes back much farther, the first security cameras that you would recognize today were invented in the late 1940s, but when were they first used for surveillance? Were going to cover all of these questions and more in our breakdown. In general, the most widely accepted … Read more
Arlo security cameras produce different models that offer different kinds of experiences. Arlo cameras appear identical, and they are all suitable for indoor or outdoor use. However, most people cannot tell which model of Arlo camera they own because these cameras can be hard to differentiate. In general, to know which kind of Arlo camera … Read more
Do you want to remove your door knob and shift it to another door? Or do you want to replace your door lock with a much smaller door lock or a keyless door lock? In that case, it will leave an unattractive hole in your door panel and a hole where the deadbolt used to … Read more
