Florida is no stranger to disaster. Every year we look down the barrel of oncoming hurricanes and tropical storms. These storms bring with them high winds, flooding, tornados, flying objects and much more. Your home is a barrier to these storms but making sure the internal systems are built to withstand these natural disasters is the only way to go. Understanding Plumbing Vulnerabilities in Disasters Every disaster poses unique challenges to your plumbing system: Floods: Can overwhelm drainage systems, cause sewage backups, or contaminate water supplies. Earthquakes: May crack pipes, dislodge fittings, or disrupt municipal water lines. Hurricanes: Often combine ...
Read MoreUnfortunately, its that time of year where big swirling storms arrive from the lower Atlantic. This is all part of nature's way of redistributing heat from the equator. Florida just happens to be in the way a lot of the time. There are some simple steps you can take to help prepare your plumbing for the oncoming storms. In this article we will go over what you can do. (more…)
Read MorePart of living the good life in sunny, beautiful Melbourne, Florida means having to deal with hurricane season. Although the rest of the time makes it worth living here, hurricanes can cause great damage not only to structures and people, but to plumbing systems as well. Hurricanes can uproot trees and down power lines, not to mention lead to flooding which can cause expensive damage to your home. For anyone living where hurricanes are possible, there are things you can do to help in case the hurricane travels down your path. To start, since flooding is likely to happen, it’s ...
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