Sentences with phrase «wells in flooded areas»

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Despite power being restored in most areas, schools reopening and life beginning to go on as usual, there are many homes in need of repair from flood damage — and entire blocks reduced to rubble - leaving a strong demand for the good will of others.

The 50 - acre lake is already in place, and its main purpose is as a stormwater detention basin for McDonald Creek, which will provide flood relief to areas of Prospect Heights, Mt. Prospect and Wheeling as well as its immediate neighborhood in Arlington Heights.

FSB National Chairman meets businesses in York devastated by the latest flooding and calls for better insurance cover Small firms need insurance protection against flooding as the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) raises concerns that many businesses in high - risk flood areas can not get adequate insurance cover and will have to pay out themselves to repair damage.

NOAA is also making its previously experimental storm surge watches and warnings operational this year, in an effort to better prepare coastal areas under threat of flooding.

Choose plants carefully — There are many plants that do well in rain gardens or occasionally flooded areas.

«Having a better understanding of the chances of local flood damage from rising seas in coastal areas is a key factor in being able to assess vulnerability, risk and adaptation options.»

Any homeowner with a private domestic water well in the flood - affected area is eligible to have well water tested.

[6] As prairie dogs live in areas prone to environmental threats, including hailstorms, blizzards, and floods, as well as drought and prairie fires, burrows provide important protection for them.

A 2008 study found that areas in the brain associated with mood are flooded with feel - good endorphins after running.

Also, flood insurance is nearly always excluded from home insurance policies so, if you live in an area that is prone to flooding, you will want to be sure to purchase an NFIP - backed flood insurance policy as well.

If your property is located in a special flood hazard area, you will be required to carry flood insurance, as well.

However, you may need to purchase a separate endorsement or policy to cover certain disasters such as floods, earthquakes, and tornadoes, which can be a good idea if you live in a high - risk area.

The Des Plains river and the Feehanville Ditch, as well as the McDonald, Weller and Higgins creeks all contribute to flood plains in the Mount Prospect area.

Excess flood insurance is available in all parts of the country — in high - risk flood zones along the coast and close to major rivers as well as in areas of lower risk.

Best Friends stepped in, but in those first few days we were stretched thin: creating an emergency shelter on the grounds of St. Francis Animal Sanctuary in Tylertown, Mississippi; getting into the flood areas to rescue stranded animals; and holding down the fort at Franklinton.

If you have no experience in disaster relief, there are valid concerns that while the area is still flooded, well - meaning advocates will be more of a hindrance than a help.

One later area, set in a flooded cluster of houses, is probably the best part of the campaign.

Today's modeling tools, updated land use information, and the inclusion of future rainfall scenarios that account for a range of possible future climate conditions would combine to provide a better indication of the future likelihood of a storm burst creating this level of flooding in the area.

«You could have flooding in the Sacramento Valley, Sacramento metropolitan area as well as the San Joaquin Valley and the coastal areas,» Bales said.

SciDevnet: The large - scale devastation and deaths caused by landslides and floods in the northern Himalayan state of Uttarakhand have highlighted gaps in India's disaster preparedness, as well as a worrying neglect of environmental concerns in hilly areas.

Flash flood watches have been issued by the NWS in parts of the Southern California burn areas, as well as the foothills of the Sierra Nevada below 8,000 feet due to the combination of snow melt and heavy rainfall.

If you happen to have built in a very low lying area, well, it's probably flooded before and will definitely flood again; make your own decision about how much flood danger you are willing to put up with and act accordingly — just don't expect the rest of us to pay for your beach bonanza.

But the WMO says there was a 16 % decline in deaths due to storms and a 43 % decline in those from floods, thanks mainly to better early warning systems and increased preparedness, and despite an increase in populations in disaster - prone areas.

Land use decisions should better consider allowing building (or rebuilding) in flood prone areas;

Among those steps, the report recommends flood - proofing homes and infrastructure; curtailing development in areas subject to tidal flooding; considering the risks and benefits of adaptation measures such as sea walls and natural buffers; and developing long - term plans based on the best available science.

For example, an analysis of the risks of sea level rise for the State of California evaluated the economic value of property at risk of flooding, as well as the size, economic status, and demographic backgrounds of the population living in areas vulnerable to flooding, area of wetland likely to be lost, and other metrics related to threatened transportation, energy, and water infrastructure (Heberger et al 2011).

It describes the risks to agriculture and livelihood security in Sub-Saharan Africa; the rise in sea - level, loss of coral reefs and devastation to coastal areas likely in South East Asia; and the fluctuating water resources in South Asia that can lead to flooding in some areas and water scarcity in others, as well as affecting power supply.

The concentration of oil and gas wells in flood - prone areas speaks to one more risk of what [environmental activists] see as a dangerous industry.

The concentration of oil and gas wells in flood - prone areas speaks to one more risk of what they see as a dangerous industry.

It also brought drought to east Africa, the central equatorial Pacific area and the American south, as well as flooding in southern Africa, Asia and eastern Australia.

Decontamination will be difficult at best because of the pervasive nature of the sediment spread in areas affected by flooding.

Furthermore, the heavy rains, as well as spring thaws, that these storms bring frequently also lead to flash flooding in the Boston area, including the town of Brookline.

However, most floods occur in low to moderate risk areas, so even if you are not in a high - risk zone, flood insurance is a good financial decision.

If you live in a state or area that is prone to flooding, this coverage is a good idea and may even be required depending on your location.

Excess flood insurance is available in all parts of the country — in high - risk flood zones along the coast and close to major rivers as well as in areas of lower risk.

In fact, according to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) website, 20 percent of its claims are filed by policyholders outside of high - risk areas, and that a third of all disaster relief for flooding (usually loans that must be repaid) goes to such areas as well.

Also, flood insurance is nearly always excluded from home insurance policies so, if you live in an area that is prone to flooding, you will want to be sure to purchase an NFIP - backed flood insurance policy as well.

The ground in these burned areas can not absorb water very well, so any property downstream of these areas is at risk for flooding and mudflows.

Those who live in areas where there is risk of flood or earthquake will need coverage for those disasters, as well.

Progressive customers who live in areas affected by severe weather, like hurricanes, hailstorms, tornadoes and floods, can visit Progressive Responds for prevention tips, as well as catastrophe updates and claims support.

The United States Geological Survey has identified several areas within the Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Enid and Moorewood areas as having the potential for extreme peak discharge of floods in the future as well.

The Des Plains river and the Feehanville Ditch, as well as the McDonald, Weller and Higgins creeks all contribute to flood plains in the Mount Prospect area.

Even if you don't live in a flood prone area, it's well agreed by most experts that anyone who lives in the state of Louisiana needs to have flood insurance.

Monsoon season most of the times is accompanied by floods and inundation that affect homes severely in rural as well as in urban areas.

This type of insurance is also a good idea for homes in low - to - moderate flood areas.

Those with homes in the flood plain area need to buy flood insurance, and even for other properties, having extensive insurance against water damage can be a good idea.

It's always good to think about supplemental flood insurance for low - lying properties in a flood plain, as well as fire safety gear and security systems in higher crime areas to bring down insurance quotes.

Homeowners in this area enjoy some of the best views in the state, but it comes with the risk of heavy flooding thanks to the Westfield River flowing through the center of the city.

This is normally not a recoverable occurrence under a normal renters policy, so if you are in a flood area and there is a chance your property could be damaged in this manner you will want to discuss flood coverage with your agent as well.

Contact a Trusted Choice agent in your area to find out how you can be better prepared for floods.