Articles filed under Weather
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Amid disaster, countless acts of kindness, resilienceJul 30, 2017 4:00 am - It rained and rained, and then it rained again. Homes invaded by cold, muddy water. An army of sandbaggers. Boat rescues. And resilience. Nearly two weeks of storms — fr...
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Mold expert advises flood victims not to try remediation on their ownJul 30, 2017 12:00 am - Expert says you should not try remediation on your own
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What to do when floodwaters seep into hardwood floorsJul 29, 2017 11:00 am - Homeowners have to act fast if they decide to try to save hardwood floors submerged in floodwaters. Cleanup crews, however, recommend removing flooring and other materia...
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What you need to know about sump pumpsJul 29, 2017 12:00 am - As floodwater approaches, a key weapon in keeping it out of your house is a functioning sump pump. But three generations of making sure basements remain dry has taught M...
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Water-damaged photographs can be saved by restoration processJul 28, 2017 3:00 pm - All is not lost if precious photographs become waterlogged in a flood, according to a restoration expert. Matthew Grana, vice president of family-owned Grand Frame Inc. ...
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Caution, professionals needed for electrical damageJul 28, 2017 3:00 pm - For safety's sake, electrical system damage is the first thing a homeowner should think about after a flood. And, for the same reason, it may not be a problem that can b...
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How to prevent basement floodingJul 28, 2017 11:00 am - All basements should be dry, even after 8 inches of rain. That's doable with a reliable sump pump and backup system, or after a relatively inexpensive fix for cracked f...
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Tips for protecting your stuff in the basementJul 28, 2017 11:00 am - Sofas, mattresses, books and clothes were just a few of the waterlogged possessions put to curbs after floods ravaged some suburbs this month. Many of those belongings h...
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What flood veterans keep safe and dryJul 28, 2017 11:00 am - Barb Lindahl has lived in her riverside house on Oceola Drive in Algonquin since 1966, so she knows what needs to be done when heavy rain and flooding are in the forecas...
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Folk music festival awaits word on whether flooded Geneva park can be usedJul 28, 2017 1:00 am - Aug. 7 is a red-letter day for organizers of the 41st annual Fox Valley Folk Music and Storytelling Festival. It's the day they and Geneva Park District officials determ...