Behind the Headlines

By Charles Slat
Recent flooding has provided a spurt of business to the kinds of companies that specialize in restoration, repair and clean-up work.
Plumbing and heating contractors, water damage firms, carpeting outlets, appliance repair, pump sellers, and others are reporting an uptick in demand for their services due to recent heavy rains that flooded streets, yards and basements.
It only proves that even the darkest rain clouds can have a silver lining for some entrepreneurs.
The recent rains also have made it a business time for insurance companies, which are faced with trying to explain the nuances of flood damage coverage to upset homeowners.