His house was one of more than 8,500 who lost ... who oinked happily and trotted around her slightly flooded backyard pen. Sarasota County opened an evacuation center at 5 p.m. at Sarasota ...

“But if a house was already structurally compromised by decay, termites or very poor construction, then the flood could be the last straw.” Serious foundation damage is common in areas where ...

If it got above your house's electrical sockets, you should call an electrician to make sure the system is safe to use, says Brad Hubbard, president of National Flood Experts, an engineering firm.