Smart Vent inc. has announced that it has assigned a direct factory representative for the following Maryland counties; Annarundel, Baltimore, and Queen Anne's. Mr. Jon Kramer will be responsible for assisting and educating Architects, Contractors, Surveyors and homeowners in the use and installation of foundation flood vents. In the wake of recent weather related tragedies, the building inspectors and code officials in Maryland are enforcing the new ICC building codes, and Jon is certified to explain the differences as they relate to flood vents.
Annapolis, MD. He currently resides on Maryland's Eastern Shore with his wife and two children. Jon attended Annapolis High School and the University of Maryland, where he played lacrosse. He still has a strong interest in lacrosse being a member of US lacrosse youth ...
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Flood insurance is not included in basic home owner's insurance!Interestingly enough, one of the worst natural disasters that could possibly affect your home is not included under most normal home owner's insurance policies. As a result, flood insurance is one of the most important pieces of extra insurance that you could possibly get for your home. If you are worried that you might possibly live within range of some sort of flooding, then you should make sure that you get flood insurance as soon as possible.
Of course, however, if you live high on a hill, then you will probably not need much flood insurance - but you should be careful of other problems that can come with living on a hill, including the possibility of mudslides. In any ...
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West Palm Beach, FL (ContentDesk) January 20, 2006 -- Flood Zone Correction, Inc., the leading flood zone correction company in the nation, urges all property owners to take a moment during the new year to evaluate the flood risk of their homes and buildings, correct the flood zone classification if it is wrong and adjust flood insurance coverage to meet respective needs and budgets. Doing so creates educated flood insurance customers, improves the value of properties and saves money - always a top ten resolution.
Federal regulations require lenders to impose flood insurance coverage as part of loan agreements for structures located in flood zones, zones often depicted on outdated maps. The mortgage companies do not evaluate all of the flood risk characteristics of a structure before determining whether or not ...
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New York, NY (ContentDesk) April 10, 2006 -- On Saturday April 1, 2006, the NYC Alumni Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International ("PAD") and Operation Helping Hands of New Orleans teamed up to clean and gut a home located in one of the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Katrina. More than 40 volunteers generously devoted their time, money and labor to give back to a community still very much in need. The event, called the PAD FlyAway, is usually organized as a fun weekend trip to locations such as New York City, Las Vegas, Puerto Rico or St.
Stephen J. Savva, the Justice (President) of the NYC Alumni Chapter and other PAD leaders decided that bringing a group of volunteers to New Orleans was more important.After ...
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West Palm Beach, FL (ContentDesk) April 4, 2006 -- Flood Zone Correction, Inc., the nations first flood zone correction company has teamed up with Wendover Housing Partners, LLC, a Florida-based real estate developer to evaluate the true flood risk of the companys proposed development in high-risk flood zones and to recommend measures to prevent flooding. Wendover builds, owns and operates market rate and affordable housing for individuals, families and senior citizens.
Zone Correction, Inc. will perform comprehensive flood risk analyses using proprietary methodology to determine if proposed multi-family structures are at high risk or low risk of flooding during a 100-year flood event. A flood risk analysis is a proactive risk management strategy that identifies the true flood risk profile of a residential or commercial structure. Should the analysis reveal ...
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Smart VENT Inc. announced that it has assigned a direct factory technical representative for Southern Maine. Mr. Ross Cudlitz, PE of South Freeport, ME will be serving the counties of: Oxford, Kennebec, Androscoggin, Lincoln, Cumberland and York. Ross is the President of Engineering Assistance and Design, Inc and will be responsible for assisting and educating Architects, Contractors, Surveyors and homeowners in the use and installation of our Foundation Flood Vents.
Ross's vast experience in stormwater management, erosion control and his professionalism, he has just finished the Smart VENT In-house training program, and is ready to assist you with any questions you may have. The code officials in Maine are enforcing the new International Code Council Building codes, and Ross is ready to explain the differences as they relate ...
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ContentDesk) May 9, 2006 -- The Homeowners Consumer Center is making and urgent appeal for all US homeowners to check their homeowners insurance policy, before the start of the 2006 hurricane, storm or fire season. After surveying over 1000 homeowners representing every US state, it was discovered that less than 15% of those surveyed, understood their homeowners insurance policy, and or the areas of coverage the typical homeowner should have. From this survey, the Homeowners Consumer Center ( Http://HomeownersConsumerCenter.
Do's & Don'ts1. If you live in a state on or close to the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic Coast, Hawaii, a river, stream or an area prone to flooding, get flood insurance coverage, and make certain you get the maximum insurance coverage ($250,000).2. If you live in ...
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IntroductionAt some time in our lives, many of us will face an emergency. Most will involve personal illness or injury, but severe weather, including hurricanes, thunderstorms, tornadoes and heat waves, is a very common threat.Severe weather and its after effects, such as flooding, results in numerous deaths and injuries every year, together with major property damage and loss. But we are not entirely powerless in the face of these disasters - a little time and effort now will significantly reduce the risks of death, injury and property damage. It will also help you recover much faster.
Part 1 covers identification of the threats to you and your family, how to make sure your safety is protected, and making sure everyone knows what to do, even if you are separated.The second part ...
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Flood victims, many trapped in tiny FEMA campers - some for more than a year, are making a last ditch appeal to Laura Bush, Oprah Winfrey and Montel Williams for help. They hope the First Lady and TV hosts can do what the President and Congress have been unable to do shine the light on wrongdoing within FEMA and help victims receive past due compensation.
EMA reneged on its agreement to conduct an independent review of victims' flood insurance settlements written by FEMA's business partners - private giants like Omaha, Nationwide, Travelers and nearly one hundred others. The Senate found the insurers as well as Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), the company that runs the privatized National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), approved low-ball settlements which resulted after the companies used ...
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N.J. Foundation Floodvent Company, Smart VENT Inc. hires a Delaware Manufacturer's Representative. Smart VENT's mission is to provide technical information and support for your Foundation Flood Venting needs and issues. Harry can answer your questions on: Codes, insurance, liability, FEMA, ICC, installation and design.Harry was born and raised in Delaware. He graduated from Salesianum High School; and went on to matriculate with a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University of Notre Dame-South Bend, Indiana.
National Championship Football Team at Notre Dame, Harry's competitive nature and drive' adds to the Team' goals already implanted at Smart VENT. Prior to entering the business world, Harry taught and coached football at West Chester University, University of Maryland, and Georgetown, Delaware's Sussex Central Senior H.S. Harry is also certified to present our "Lunch ...
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