new flood zone maps

New flood zone maps happen when an area not usually known for flooding has had recent flooding. The affected community will work with FEMA so that they can update the information on the Map Service Center. Updates to the maps can include the level of flood risk. If the level of flood risk increases, so will the cost of flood insurance.Even though flood insurance is only required for high-risk areas, Holt Flood Insurance highly recommends that everyone purchase flood insurance, regardless of the flood risk level in their community. And Flood ins . . . [More]

new flood zone maps

New flood zone maps happen when an area not usually known for flooding has had recent flooding. The affected community will work with FEMA so that they can update the information on the Map Service Center. Updates to the maps can include the level of flood risk. If the level of flood risk increases, so will the cost of flood insurance.Even though flood insurance is only required for high-risk areas, Holt Flood Insurance highly recommends that everyone purchase flood insurance, regardless of the flood risk level in their community. And Flood ins . . . [More]

flood determination map

A flood determination map is a tool that helps identify which areas are prone to flooding and the level of risk. Flood insurance companies often use these maps to calculate how much their clients will pay for flood insurance. For example, those living in high-risk areas will pay more than those living in moderate to low-risk areas.At Holt Flood Insurance, we strongly suggest that everyone purchases flood insurance regardless of where they live. Even if you rent, you can buy it. Without flood insurance, you could spend thousands of dollars on re . . . [More]

flood determination map

A flood determination map is a tool that helps identify which areas are prone to flooding and the level of risk. Flood insurance companies often use these maps to calculate how much their clients will pay for flood insurance. For example, those living in high-risk areas will pay more than those living in moderate to low-risk areas.At Holt Flood Insurance, we strongly suggest that everyone purchases flood insurance regardless of where they live. Even if you rent, you can buy it. Without flood insurance, you could spend thousands of dollars on re . . . [More]

flood policy

A flood policy is a type of insurance that protects homes and properties from water damage caused by flooding. This is also known as flood insurance. At Holt Flood Insurance, we have helped thousands of customers find insurance companies and rates that work for them.Flood insurance is available for anyone to purchase, whether they own their own home or business or rent. We recommend that everyone buys flood insurance regardless of the level of flood risk where their property resides. With climate change comes more severe storms, and severe stor . . . [More]

flood policy

A flood policy is a type of insurance that protects homes and properties from water damage caused by flooding. This is also known as flood insurance. At Holt Flood Insurance, we have helped thousands of customers find insurance companies and rates that work for them.Flood insurance is available for anyone to purchase, whether they own their own home or business or rent. We recommend that everyone buys flood insurance regardless of the level of flood risk where their property resides. With climate change comes more severe storms, and severe stor . . . [More]

flood insurance application

If you need help filling out a flood insurance application form Holt Flood Insurance is here to help. With over 30 years of flood insurance experience and thousands of customers served, there haven't been any questions that we couldn't answer.We often get this question: Why do I need to purchase flood insurance when flooding? My homeowner's insurance covers flooding. And the answer is, your homeowner's insurance only covers accidental flooding such as a burst pipe or leaking appliance. Flood insurance protects your property from water damages c . . . [More]

flood insurance application

If you need help filling out a flood insurance application form Holt Flood Insurance is here to help. With over 30 years of flood insurance experience and thousands of customers served, there haven't been any questions that we couldn't answer.We often get this question: Why do I need to purchase flood insurance when flooding? My homeowner's insurance covers flooding. And the answer is, your homeowner's insurance only covers accidental flooding such as a burst pipe or leaking appliance. Flood insurance protects your property from water damages c . . . [More]

flood insurance carriers

If you're looking at flood insurance carriers and aren't sure who to go with, Holt Flood Insurance is here to help. With over 30 years of flood insurance experience, we can answer all of your questions and find a rate that works for you to protect your home or business.Flood insurance isn't just for businesses and homeowners. It is also available for renters to purchase. At Holt Flood Insurance, we highly recommend that everyone has because, without it, you can end up spending thousands of dollars on repairs. Homeowner's insurance does not cove . . . [More]

flood insurance carriers

If you're looking at flood insurance carriers and aren't sure who to go with, Holt Flood Insurance is here to help. With over 30 years of flood insurance experience, we can answer all of your questions and find a rate that works for you to protect your home or business.Flood insurance isn't just for businesses and homeowners. It is also available for renters to purchase. At Holt Flood Insurance, we highly recommend that everyone has because, without it, you can end up spending thousands of dollars on repairs. Homeowner's insurance does not cove . . . [More]

PHP Programming Language Discontinued

Starting in November, Microsoft will be ending support for the programming language PHP. According to Microsoft Program Manager Dale Hirt, support for PHP 7.2 ends in November, and they will only be providing security fix support for PHP 7.3. PHP 7.4 will continue to receive one more year of bug fixes and then an additional security fixes until support is officially ended. About PHP 8.0 and later, Hirt wrote, 'We are not, however, going to be supporting PHP for Windows in any capacity for version 8.0 and beyond.'If you aren't familiar with PHP . . . [More]

PHP Programming Language Discontinued

Starting in November, Microsoft will be ending support for the programming language PHP. According to Microsoft Program Manager Dale Hirt, support for PHP 7.2 ends in November, and they will only be providing security fix support for PHP 7.3. PHP 7.4 will continue to receive one more year of bug fixes and then an additional security fixes until support is officially ended. About PHP 8.0 and later, Hirt wrote, 'We are not, however, going to be supporting PHP for Windows in any capacity for version 8.0 and beyond.'If you aren't familiar with PHP . . . [More]

Getting More Leads

Last weekend I had several Task Rabbit folks come to the house to do different odd jobs. And I noticed a very similar pattern. If getting more leads is what you're into (and who isn't), I think there is a lesson to be learned here. But let me back up and tell you what happened. It all started with Task Rabbit I was hiring three people for three different jobs. Task Rabbit is a marketplace where you find people to come do those jobs on an hourly basis. I needed someone to mount televisions, someone to install smart switches throughout the house, . . . [More]

Getting More Leads

Last weekend I had several Task Rabbit folks come to the house to do different odd jobs. And I noticed a very similar pattern. If getting more leads is what you're into (and who isn't), I think there is a lesson to be learned here. But let me back up and tell you what happened. It all started with Task Rabbit I was hiring three people for three different jobs. Task Rabbit is a marketplace where you find people to come do those jobs on an hourly basis. I needed someone to mount televisions, someone to install smart switches throughout the house, . . . [More]

Kitchen Fire Safety

It’s no secret that cooking can be a demanding task. When you’re rushing around the kitchen, you probably don’t have a lot of time to settle down and think about fire safety. Roughly half of all house fires start in the kitchen, so you should know how to prevent and put out kitchen fires.Preventing FiresOne of the most important parts of being in the kitchen is your ability to pay attention to what’s cooking. Kitchen fires usually start when you’re not paying attention, so you shouldn't get distracted by the TV or your phone while coo . . . [More]

Kitchen Fire Safety

It’s no secret that cooking can be a demanding task. When you’re rushing around the kitchen, you probably don’t have a lot of time to settle down and think about fire safety. Roughly half of all house fires start in the kitchen, so you should know how to prevent and put out kitchen fires.Preventing FiresOne of the most important parts of being in the kitchen is your ability to pay attention to what’s cooking. Kitchen fires usually start when you’re not paying attention, so you shouldn't get distracted by the TV or your phone while coo . . . [More]

NFIP rates

Many factors can determine NFIP rates for your property, such as flood risk, type of coverage (property and contents), deductible amount, building location, and whether utilities are elevated or not. But there are ways to pay less, and at Holt Flood Insurance, we offer a few suggestions that can help lower your costs.One of these ways includes elevating any utilities such as heating and cooling systems, hot water tanks, electrical panels, and any other utilities that may likely be damaged in the event of a flood. The other ways you can reduce y . . . [More]

NFIP rates

Many factors can determine NFIP rates for your property, such as flood risk, type of coverage (property and contents), deductible amount, building location, and whether utilities are elevated or not. But there are ways to pay less, and at Holt Flood Insurance, we offer a few suggestions that can help lower your costs.One of these ways includes elevating any utilities such as heating and cooling systems, hot water tanks, electrical panels, and any other utilities that may likely be damaged in the event of a flood. The other ways you can reduce y . . . [More]

What is Thermal Transfer Printing?

The thermal transfer printing process produces high-resolution text and images without the use of liquid ink. Thermal transfer printers use ribbon as the mechanism for imaging the label. Thermal transfer ribbons are a thin film and are wound around roll. The ribbon has a special black coating on one side - usually made from a wax or resin construction.During the thermal transfer printing process, the ribbon is run between the label material and the printhead. The black coated side of the ribbon will be facing the label. As the printhead heats u . . . [More]

What is Thermal Transfer Printing?

The thermal transfer printing process produces high-resolution text and images without the use of liquid ink. Thermal transfer printers use ribbon as the mechanism for imaging the label. Thermal transfer ribbons are a thin film and are wound around roll. The ribbon has a special black coating on one side - usually made from a wax or resin construction.During the thermal transfer printing process, the ribbon is run between the label material and the printhead. The black coated side of the ribbon will be facing the label. As the printhead heats u . . . [More]