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.
Tag: property insurance
Florida’s insurance crisis is the canary in the coal mine. This election will shape what comes next
Florida may be 'first and worst' into this mess, but sea level rise and worsening storms are coming for all ...
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.
I’m a Tampa Bay insurance agent. Here’s what hurricanes Helene and Milton taught me
Strong building codes and programs to elevate homes and add features like hurricane shutters will help create a resilient Florida.
Green buildings are a climate solution in need of financial support
As hurricanes become even more intense and powerful, Florida’s buildings must be more resilient and efficient.
Florida needs to take climate change more seriously
It shouldn't take two major storms to show state leaders that the status quo needs serious tweaking.
Politicians who fight climate change stand to benefit in election, Invading Sea survey finds
Most Floridians prefer candidates tackling climate change: 52% more likely to vote for those with climate action records.
Will Floridians now catch disaster fatigue syndrome?
There are reasons to hope that this resilient state will fully recover from hurricanes Helene and Milton, as it did ...
‘I can’t think straight’: Still buried beneath Helene’s debris, Floridians brace for Milton
Hundreds of thousands of residents are under evacuation orders as the state faces its second major hurricane in two weeks.
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 ...