Infrastructure Failures Threaten Stormwater Systems Nationwide Since Hurricane Katrina wreaked havoc on New Orleans, the city has seen a dramatic rise in water pipe leaks—tripling the previous numbers. This surge can be traced back to the catastrophic failure of federal levees during the sto

Struggling Infrastructure Puts U.S. Stormwater Systems Under Pressure Since Hurricane Katrina wreaked havoc, the water infrastructure in New Orleans has faced severe challenges. The number of leaks in the city’s aging water pipes has skyrocketed, tripling since the disaster. This surge is la

The Nacimiento Water Project, often referred to as "the lifeline for dwindling water resources" in San Luis Obispo County, California, represents a massive $176 million effort to enhance water availability for five local communities. This ambitious project features a 45-mile water pipeline, designed

The Nacimiento Water Project, often referred to as "the lifeline for dwindling water supplies" in San Luis Obispo County, California, represents a $176 million investment aimed at enhancing water resources for five local communities. This ambitious infrastructure project includes a 45-mile pipeline

When it comes to a car's paint job, achieving a flawless and even finish is the ultimate goal. However, there’s always a chance that an "orange peel" texture might appear, which not only ruins the aesthetic but also demands expert intervention to fix.Understanding Orange Peel PaintOrange peel

From GiveForward.com: Hi everyone, I hope this message finds you well. I just wanted to share an urgent request for help. Ryan McCarthy, a beloved 25-year-old firefighter/paramedic from Buffalo Grove, Illinois, is currently battling B-cell Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. He has a sweet 2-year-old son name

"This message is from Dan Shevlin: Hey everyone, this just happened down here on the South Side. I’m at the 2500 block of Marquette, and it’s about 10:30 in the morning. I owe a huge thanks to the engineer of Engine 116 (sitting on Laflin) for catching my attention and pointing out so

From GiveForward.com: Hey everyone, I hope this message finds you well. I'm reaching out on behalf of a close friend and fellow community member, Ryan McCarthy. As many of you may already know, Ryan is a beloved firefighter/paramedic here in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. At just 25 years old, he's alre

"Hey, this is Dan Shevlin here. Just wanted to share what happened earlier today. It all went down around the 2500 block of Marquette. The time was roughly 10:30 AM when I got the heads-up from an engineer on Laflin Street about some smoke visible in the area. So, I decided to check it out myself. T

This message comes from Eric Haak: Here's a quick update from the scene of a fire that broke out early this morning in Oak Forest. The incident started around 4:42 AM when Markham Fire Department responded to a commercial property located at the intersection of 165th and Pulaski. Markham Engine 33

Hey everyone, This is coming straight from Tim Olk. He just sent over some photos from a high-angle rescue operation involving the Chicago TRT team at 4224 N Knox. It’s pretty intense stuff! The situation was obviously serious, but the professionalism of these firefighters really shines thro

Here's an account shared by Eric Haak regarding a fire incident that took place early in the morning on December 30th in Oak Forest: I captured some images of various departments responding to a fire involving a MABAS box activation. The initial call came into the Markham dispatch around 4:42 AM f