It's happened. There's water everywhere—in your walls, under your carpets and soaking into your belongings. Whether caused by a burst pipe, a broken water heater or a flood, there are things you can do immediately to salvage belongings and limit damage or loss. 1. Stop the Water If water is coming from inside your home, from a burst pipe or water heater malfunction, shut off … [Read more...]
Flood Map changes for Henderson County
Have you recently received a letter from the Henderson City-County Planning Commission (HCCPC) stating that all or a portion of your property has been mapped into a higher risk zone, known as a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA)? Do you know what this means or what you need to do now? Hopefully after reading this blog you will be better informed to address your current … [Read more...]
Do you want to become a weather spotter?
The National Weather Service in Paducah KY will be conducting 10 Spotter Training Webinars in preparation for the upcoming severe weather season. These free webinars are open to anyone and will have all the content of their basic spotter class. For a list of dates and times, or to register, visit their web page. National Weather Service Paducah, KY … [Read more...]
Small Business Administration Ready to Assist Flood Victims
Whether you rent or own your own home, own your own business, or own a small agricultural cooperative located in a declared disaster area, and are the victim of a disaster, you may be eligible for financial assistance from the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA). See fact sheet provided to us by Henderson County Chamber of Commerce. The US Small Business Administration … [Read more...]