Construction consulting experts are often engaged by insurance companies, attorneys, or others to assess reported damage to property and determine the scope of repair required, the repair associated ...

The first steps into a house are important ones. When it comes to assessing flood risk from hurricanes, first-floor elevation can be a key factor. Agencies such as the U.S. Federal Emergency ...

Study area of Fort Myers Beach, Florida, on Estero Island. High-water marks measured by USGS after Hurricane Ian above and corresponding base flood elevations. The first steps into a house are ...

Historic flooding in Washington County caused extensive damage to homes, roads and bridges in early August. FEMA is assessing the damage and working with local officials to determine eligibility for ...