The weekend rain continues to pour down on Southern California as four storms are predicted to blow through the area this week . Rain is expected to continue through Tuesday morning and turn into a stronger storm with lightening and thunder. Hail, tornadoes, and up to 1.5 inches of rain are expected to make an appearance this afternoon and last through the night.
Authorities are advising commuters to exercise caution this evening on their way home. They also ask that people stay inside when there is lightening and thunder.
The coastal areas have a high-surf advisory in effect through the end of the week. A flood watchhas also been issued through Wednesday.
The strongest in this series of storms is expected to affect Southern California on Wednesday and Thursday. Experts predict that as much as 8 inches of rain could fall in the area.
Residents in a San Antonio, Texas neighborhood have constant battles with water damage because of reoccurring water damage.
The culprit: a break in a water-line that runs through the neighborhood, which has been broken since 1995. This main water-line bursts in two a fountain at least once a year.
Ken5.com reports a man affected in this neighborhood constantly has a flooded backyard, shed, and garage. The foundation of this man’s home is falling apart and the cracks in his walls prove it. Another neighbor has had to fix her foundation a couple of times.
The residents affected cannot seek damages in court because the broken water-line is a public utility protected by law.
Flood damage can do more than just make cracks in walls and cause foundations to crumble. Water brings mold, which can create even more extensive damage that can be difficult to remediate.
“Turn around, don’t drown.” This is a sign many residents of Manatee County and Tampa Bay residents come upon if they are driving and the roads flood. Flooding of the roads is not an uncommon sight in Florida, especially during hurricane season.
Officials are warned residents this weekend about high water levels and poor drainage. These conditions could last through Tuesday.
Earlier in the month, Tampa Bay residents had already dealt with more than their share of rainfall and flooding.
South Meadow School in Peterborough, New Hampshire recently welcomed a new school-year, but had to work harder than usual to re-open its doors. A couple days before school started, the school suffered major flood damage that came with hard rains that were too much for the school’s drainage system.
Flood waters went as high as 6-inches on the school building, soaking carpets, school equipment, classrooms, and drywall. When the news of the flood reached the facilities director, he immediately followed the guidelines of the school’s emergency disaster plan and gathered the maintenance crew to begin the clean-up process before calling-in professionals to assist.
The quick thinking and fast actions of all involved saved the school from thousands of dollars of future expenses. The actions taken saved the school from further damage from the flood waters and prevented damaging mold-growth.
The staff members at the school follow a business continuity plan and set-up make-shift offices in different locations of the school and even utilized the high school’s building during the flood recovery process. The attitude of the school staff remained positive as they saw the flood damage as a means to do some much-needed reorganizing.
Miller Park flooded on June 19, 2009, causing water to spill into the stadium of the Milwaukee Brewers. The total dollar-amount of the losses is still being calculated. The lower level of the stadium became flooded after 6-feet of water accumulated on Miller Park Way during a storm.
Property damage to the stadium includes the areas of the concessionaires, property belonging to their custodial service, Johnson Controls, and the district. Almost 7,000 bobble-head dolls that were to be given away at Sunday’s game were all damaged. Fans will have to get this souvenir later, using a voucher that will be given away instead. Food items, paper products, and the electrical equipment were all affected by the rushing waters. While the food and paper products will have to be replaced, the electrical equipment has dried out and is in working condition. However, it is feared that the life of the equipment has been shortened because of premature rusting and wear-and-tear.
JSOnline reports that other items damaged within the lower level of the stadium include the drywall, carpeting, and two clubhouses. All of these items will have to be replaced to prevent mold damage.
