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Standard homeowners insurance does not cover flood damage, so you might need separate flood insurance, which you can get ...
A Texas woman started an AI awareness series on social media after she grew frustrated seeing misinformation about recent flooding being widely spread online.
An oceanographer explains how climate change, warming oceans and a souped-up atmosphere are creating conditions for deadly floods.
Some quick “do-it-yourself” projects like cleaning the gutters and sealing cracks in the home’s foundation are some tasks that can be done to keep a home dry, according to FEMA ...
Over four inches of rain swept through parts of Surry County, making some roads treacherous. It all happened in just a matter ...
As communities across the United States cope with devastating flood damage from recent storms, NBC’s Vicky Nguyen shares tips ...
From packing an emergency kit to navigating FEMA aid to finding legal services and mental health resources, this is a comprehensive guide to surviving and coping with natural disasters.
FEMA flood maps are essential tools for identifying flood risks, but they have significant coverage gaps, and politics can ...
This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.” Ideally, you’d have weeks or days to prepare for an extreme weather. But the reality is, especially with ...
This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.” As the number and ferocity of hurricanes, fires, and other disasters increases, so too does the number of ...
Fleenor advises residents in flood prone areas to stay on top of weather alerts. If you know heavy rain is expected, move your belongings to higher ground to avoid losing them to flood waters. Fleenor ...
Petersburg officials strongly urge citizens not to walk through floodwater or flooded areas. Here's why... Stay out of the water. You can’t see hidden hazards like sharp debris, open manholes or ...