The Conversation USMay 29, 2024

Hurricanes don’t stop at the coast – these mountain towns know how severe inland flood damage can be, and they’re preparing
https://theconversation.com/hurricanes-dont-stop-at-the-coast-these-mountain-towns-know-how-severe-inland-flood-damage-can-be-and-theyre-preparing-230089?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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Hurricanes don’t stop at the coast – these mountain towns know how severe inland flood damage can be, and they’re preparing

In the mountains, heavy downpours can be devastating, especially when storms hit back to back. Yet, hurricane season’s inland flood risk is often overlooked until it’s too late.

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Show threadJudy Olo 🚫⚠️kakistocracy🌊
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Yet the myth remains. Blame the Gulf Coast. Raise THEIR rates. Let their premiums pay for a supposedly national program. #NFIP #FEMA How many across the country are told, hey, you need to get flood insurance? I've paid flood premiums for over 45 years. Out of those years, 27 were in a flood zone. 1 claim, because #AaronBroussard shut off the pumps. Not in flood zone now, yet they raised my rate. Why? Floods happening all over, yet only some areas are made to pay.
May 29, 2024 at 2:28pmWeb