Checking the drainage system of a house is one way to make sure that the house is secured from any harm that floods can bring. It is often overlooked when searching for a new home. Whether you are looking for a place in an urban or rural area, a well-functioning drainage system is a must.

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The Greenland Ice Sheet is big and old. It’s the world’s largest island, lying in the North Atlantic Ocean and is known for its vast tundra and immense glaciers. In fact, according to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Ilulissat Icefjord of Greenland is the most productive glacier in the Northern Hemisphere.

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If you’ve ever been to Malaysia, you’d probably know how equatorial this country’s weather is: constant high temperature, relatively high humidity, and frequented by the effects of the Northeast and Southwest monsoons.

But even this modern tropical country has to deal with natural phenomena like flooding. It is one of the major problems Malaysia faces every year. This requires an unconventional approach to protect the safety of their future. With fear in their heart each time it rains, how could they survive in the coming years to face the destruction which flooding can give?
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Did you ever notice how things seem to appear out of nowhere? And then BOOM, suddenly it’s everywhere! It makes you wonder if it’s been planned all along, right? You are certainly correct!

In the harsh environment of high-level politics and corporate machinations, one decision can make or break your career, or worse, bankrupt a company or country. Any major investment simply must go through a calculated study of risk and reward.

They know something that you don’t, but not for long! In this week’s blog, we’ll tell you why major businesses and countries are increasing their spending on flood protection technology and why you should, too.

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Backflow prevention is important, especially when your home is at risk! It is often overlooked when floods are discussed. Without knowing the truth, I would understand why. Once the water starts rising up to your knees, all floods look the same. Everything is mixed together and you can never tell where the waters are coming from.

Backflow is sewage runoff returning to wreak havoc indoors. It reenters the home and becomes the start of indoor flooding endangering valuable property. Backflow prevention is a key aspect of flood protection but it can be done very simply.
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