Flooding often happens along with many other storm-related events. For this reason, floods remain the #1 natural disaster in the U.S. Flooding can happen without warning and the damage is swift and devastating. The impact to life and property can...
How to Best Prepare for Hurricanes
Hurricane season 2016 is upon us. You may be wondering, like most property owners, how active this season will be. The 30-year average is 12 named storms, six hurricanes, and 3 major hurricanes. The expectation this year is almost identical....
Inland Flooding: A Deadly Hurricane Threat
You are probably well aware of the dangers of the initial impact of a hurricane, tropical storm or tropical cyclone. You may not be as aware of the dangers of the “after shock” or what is commonly known as inland flooding. According to the National...
The WIPP System Protects a Home in Flooded Fort Bend County
Have you seen this viral video floating around the internet? It is real-time footage of a road being washed away in a matter of seconds due to flash flooding here in Texas recently. The first week of June saw a state of emergency declared for the...
Mississippi Flooding- Be Prepared with WIPP®
Record rainfall has caused torrential downpour on regions around the Mississippi River in December, and will continue to fall throughout parts of January. The river and its tributaries were brought to record high levels resulting in deadly floods...
The Best Flood Barrier on the Market
Nobody wants to deal with the aftermath of a flooded home or business. Unfortunately, high waters can invade your property, even when you know it’s coming. Most likely, you have spent a great deal of time and money on your property and you will...