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Restoration Roundup: Latest Headlines Impacting the Restoration Industry | 5.23.18

By Michelle Blevins
restoration roundup
May 23, 2018

Want to catch up on industry-related news, but no time to surf the web? R&R is here to help with this brand, regular new web-exclusive. The headlines you need, all in one place.

Fresh from Hurricane Harvey's Flooding, Houston Starts to Build Anew - in the Flood Plain
Most in D.C. aren't aware of the process in place — and manpower required — to protect the National Mall from 100-year flooding. There was a golf course across from the house on Kemp Forest Drive that Andrew Taylor recently bought with his girlfriend. Hilly and dotted with ponds, Pine Crest Country Club was shabby around the edges, but in this city of floods and footloose building rules, it was a welcome sponge for the seasonal rains.

Hawaii Volcano Eruption: Damage in Pictures
KILAUEA continues to erupt this week as the Hawaii volcano spews giant lava rivers and toxic fumes from its summit. Here are all the latest pictures of the devastating damages caused by the volcano and aerial photos of the lava flow.

Teen Who Started Oregon Wildfire Ordered to Pay $36.6 Million in Damages
A teenager who started a major wildfire in the scenic Columbia River Gorge in Oregon has been ordered to pay restitution for at least the next decade, though it's unlikely the boy will ever cover his nearly $37 million bill.

How the National Mall Would Handle Major Flooding
Most in D.C. aren't aware of the process in place — and manpower required — to protect the National Mall from 100-year flooding.

Flooding, Water Damage Reported in Glenview
Many roads were closed due to flooding and homeowners reported water damage.

York County Family Seeks Answers to Hidden Health Hazards Found in Home
Homeowners of a Glen Rock, York County house are battling a disaster at home that was hidden for decades. On the outside, their house looks like it could be the perfect home. Inside, there were hidden dangers lying beneath the walls that forced the family to move out for their own safety.

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Michelle Blevins is the former Editor-in-Chief of Restoration & Remediation. From April 2015 through July 2021, Michelle oversaw all of the editorial content and focused on multimedia efforts for the brand.

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