Flood Awareness in Montgomery County is presented by Hillis Public Adjusters. Hillis Public Adjusters are property damage experts. Hillis advises and assists commercial and residential insurance policyholders through the overwhelming task of submitting an insurance claim. They specialize in exposing the damages that often get overlooked by insurance companies while interpreting ambiguous insurance policies, helping clients get the money they need to rebuild their lives. Hillis has successfully settled over 50,000 property damage claims, including flood damage and other types of property damage , for over 30 years. Contact Hillis at 1-800-HILLIS-1.
March 16th through the 20th is National Flood Safety Awareness Week, and unfortunately, Montgomery County is no stranger to the damage caused by rising waters.
On average, flooding causes more property damage in the United States than any other weather related event. It is a threat to life and property that can occur in any of the fifty states at any time of year. On average, there are 89 fatalities and $8.3 billion in flood damages annually.
But we can minimize destruction by taking the proper precautions. During National Flood Safety Awareness Week, NOAA and FEMA highlight the importance of preparing for a flood before it strikes and teach the actions you should take when faced with a flooding situation. Hillis Adjustment Agency has seen Montgomery County flood damage first-hand and wants to help locals Be a Force of Nature by knowing their risk and taking action. Following these simple steps year round can help keep you and your loved ones safe when hazardous weather strikes. Keep tabs on the local forecast, create a disaster supplies kit, and alert others via texts and social media when a flood threat or other hazardous weather threat exists!
Here are some helpful tips to ensure you’re prepared:
- Create a Communications Plan
- Assemble an Emergency Kit
- Know Your Risk
- Sign Up for Notifications
- The Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service provides RSS feeds for observed forecast and alert river conditions to help keep the public informed about local water conditions.
- Prepare Your Home
- Prepare your Family/Pets
- Charge Your Essential Electronics
Need some extra inspiration to prepare before a flood hits? Take a look back at a few of the worst floods in Montgomery County over the past 5 years:
Hurricane Irene, 2011
On August 28, 2011, Perkiomen Creek crested at 18.20 feet after Hurricane Irene brought heavy rains and flooding.
One week later, on September 8, 2011, heavy rains on week later continued the destruction:
Wissahickon Creek, 2012
In 2012, Wissahickon Creek in Whitemarsh crested at 10.5 feet causing extensive road flooding downstream.
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