Beyond bottled water and sandwiches: What FEMA is doing to get hurricane victims back into their homes
In the wake of declared federal disasters, FEMA offers its Public Assistance and Individuals and Households programs.
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Florida insurance claim denials rise after hurricanes Helene and Milton
Many denied claims relate to flood damage, a peril not typically covered under standard homeowners' insurance policies.
Misinformation about climate change harms those most in need
The politicization of climate change exacerbates the divide between scientific consensus and public opinion.
After Milton, Florida assesses damage from back-to-back climate disasters
At least six people died in the storm, and some 80,000 ended up in shelters.
Hurricane Helene’s costs: a warning of trouble ahead
As the costs of multiple natural disasters continue to pile up, don’t expect Uncle Sam to keep coming to the ...
Take steps to address flooding while reducing use of fossil fuels
Flooding in Northeast Florida shows the need to prepare for sea level rise as well as cut greenhouse gas emissions.
New flood disclosure law will protect Florida homebuyers
House Bill 1049 makes flood disclosure a requirement for all residential real estate purchases in Florida.
As climate change increases flood risks, Floridians are alarmingly underinsured
Only about 12% of the nearly 9 million properties across the state of Florida have flood insurance.
The rural Americans too poor for federal flood protections
A data-driven disaster tool shows 'bias' against rural communities.
Can chief heat officers protect US cities from extreme heat?
Appointed officials have life-saving solutions to keep the public safe from rising temperatures, but don’t have political power.