In this episode, we explore what goes on behind the scenes of a real-life flood event. Popularized in Hollywood with crime shows like CSI and its many affiliates, forensic engineering is used after flood events when property owners and insurers need the absolute truth of what happened. That's when they bring in the experts to conduct an unbiased investigation. Learn how it's done!

This episode continues our #myfloodstory series from the real estate investor’s perspective. Over the past several years, the Houston area has been hit with repeated flood events, growing with intensity each year. Local resident and owner of The Shemer Group, Limor Shemer, joins us to share her story of how these events cause chaos for her, her family, and tenants.

In this episode, we get a professional storm chaser's view on the difference between El Nino and La Nina, how weather patterns can predict storm surge, and what it's like to work with real-life superheroes - Hurricane Hunters! Jamie Rhome from the National Hurricane Center and Storm Surge Team Lead of the National Weather Service, also known as NOAA. Enjoy!

This episode gives us an insider’s look at the challenges of fighting floods as part of our #myfloodstory series. During a flood event, Property Managers sacrifice sleep and physical and mental energy to protect the lives and assets of building owners and tenants. Former property manager, Jeff Barkun joins us today to share his story of how he fought floods during Montreal’s epic 2017 and 2019 flood seasons.

Imagine a world where, in addition to fire fighters, there would be full-time dedicated flood fighting professionals on call when a flood event hits your community. In this episode, passionate flood mitigator, George Deussen joins us to share his take on this fun idea as well as why it's so important for property owners and communities to protect themselves with mitigation products.

This episode takes a brief pulse check into the state of the flood industry today with friend of FloodTalks, and host of the MCC Podcast, Joe Rossi. If you're in a flood zone, you already know that flooding is already hitting hard and professionals from all around the industry are working hard to protect you and your property from flood. So what do you need to know?

This episode of FloodTalks explores the world of flood claims, where we talk about what's covered, what's not, and what actually happens once the flood is over and your insurance company takes charge. Joining us to lend insight from his 20 years in claims adjusting and to share some real-world claims stories is President of BAC Adjusting, Clay Barclay.

Following up on last week's exploration of flood management during the Coronavirus crisis, we take a look into what resources, tools, and programs are used at the state level to protect you during and after disaster events. Joining us to share his extensive experience on the topic is author, speaker, and experienced emergency management professional, Mark Slauter.

This episode outlines what you need to know about managing natural disasters during a pandemic. The COVID crisis is keeping people in their homes and taxing healthcare workers and first reponders across the globe. So we asked former FEMA Administrator and overseer of a record 87 disaster declarations in one year, Craig Fugate, to help us understand what we can do during the next flood event.

This episode goes deep into understanding the numbers behind flood risk and the factors that contribute to insurance premiums and coverage. Our colleagues, Nick and Ed, from reThought Insurance, share with us their decades of experience in calculating risk and protecting people and property from the financial burden caused by flood events.

This episode of FloodTalks asks the question "Why do government flood strategies continue to fall short?" Joining us is flood survivor and leader of the United Shoreline Ontario movement, Sarah Delicate, to share what's happening in her community, the four approaches to flood fighting, and where government is failing to help them today.

In this episode, we dive deep into the weeds to uncover why, with the clear and obvious rising risk of flooding, are governments and property owners are so slow to act at building resilience against future floods. Founding member of the Flood Mitigation Industry Association and 30 year contracting vet, Roderick Scott, joins us to weigh in and lend his expertise.

In this episode, special guest Patrick Marchman and I discuss how people and governments across the globe are dealing with the COVID-19 crisis and why it gives us hope for the future. While climate change is a serious problem, it's slow moving and will never see the same level of response we see with current events. Hopefully we'll learn enough to ensure we won't need it!

In this episode, we dive headfirst into why the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) was born, what it's evolved to, and some of the challenges of navigating regulations and politics to protect people and property. Joining us is 16 year FEMA veteran, Butch Kinerney, to give us the inside scoop.

This episode goes over what some of the more proactive governments across the continent are doing to protect you and your assets from the rising risk of flooding. Bruce Barr, Emergency & Flood Management Programs & GIS expert, joins us to share his personal experience working with the State of Texas and gives us an overview of the types of programs you can expect from your local and federal governments.

This episode covers the "must-know" information for anyone living in or owning a condo in a high-risk flood area. The "Florida Condo Queen", Michelle Newton, stops by FloodTalks and shares her expert advice and knowledge on building codes, NFIP rules, the difference between public and private coverage, making claims, and so much more. There's a lot to unpack!

This episode of FloodTalks explores a world where a fully functional and legislated private flood insurance model exists. While current legislation limits consumer choice in flood insurance, Lisa Miller of Lisa Miller & Associates has a plan to institute a hybrid public / private model at the federal level.

This episode of FloodTalks outlines the six different types of flood mitigation products and goes deep into what property owners and communities can do to build resilience against future flooding. Lending his extensive expertise is current Executive Director of the ASFPM and former State Hazard Mitigation Officer of Ohio, Chad Berginnis.

This episode of FloodTalks covers the difference between private flood insurance and public programs like FEMA's NFIP. Property owners in floodplains know their assets are at risk, but many are unaware that there are private insurance policies that offer more complete protection in the event of a flood. To get the scoop, we've interviewed Caitlin Conner, a Flood Strategy Coordinator at Johnson & Johnson, to learn what you need to know about the NFIP and private alternatives.

In this episode of FloodTalks, we tackle the challenge of emergency flood preparedness and uncover a genuine curiosity around people's obsession with sandbags. Calling on his years of experience preventing damage from flash flooding, Greg Plett, owner and operator of Ark Flood+Dam, walked us through some of the reasons sandbags are the go-to tool for flood prevention and how people can use them along with other new innovations to completely protect their properties from flood-related...

In episode #1, we’re joined by industry expert Chris Greene, “The Flood Insurance Guru” in discussing the fact that there is not enough discussion around flooding! In achieving his goal of producing 365 flood videos in 365 days, Chris has developed an extensive library of content anyone can use to educate themselves on flooding, risk, and prevention techniques. In this 40 minute session, we’ll be discussing Chris’ monumental project, various topics around flood and insurance, and what’s in store