The Waffle House Index, a quirky yet reliable gauge of storm severity, shows widespread closures across Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches, warning of significant damage and disruption.
Florida officials are cautioning residents about the potential fire hazards posed by lithium-ion batteries in EVs and other devices, urging proactive steps to prevent accidents as Hurricane Milton approaches.
A Florida appeals court decision could reshape insurance defense strategies, ruling that being unlicensed doesn’t automatically void a storm-remediation contract, depending on the work’s scope.
As climate-intensified storms expose the limitations of FEMA’s outdated flood maps, millions of Americans may face flood risks without adequate insurance protection, especially in areas prone to heavy rainfall.
Icosa Investments forecasts insurance losses from Hurricane Milton could span from $15 billion to over $150 billion, depending on the storm’s intensity and landfall, with significant implications for the cat bond market.
CoreLogic’s latest estimate puts insured losses from Hurricane Helene between $10.5 billion and $17.5 billion, with total economic losses reaching up to $47.5 billion due to widespread wind and flood damage.
Rising insurance premiums are creating challenges for affordable housing providers, pushing some renters to the brink. As coverage options decrease, higher costs are being passed on to financially vulnerable renters and property owners.
Hurricane Milton, set to make landfall as a Category 3 storm, could bring catastrophic impacts to Florida’s Gulf Coast, particularly the Tampa area, just two weeks after Hurricane Helene’s devastation.
Hurricane Milton intensifies to Category 5 as it heads toward Florida’s west coast, prompting evacuations while the state rushes to clear debris left by Hurricane Helene just two weeks ago.
Hurricane Milton, now a powerful Category 4 storm, is set to make landfall midweek in Florida, bringing life-threatening storm surges, heavy rain, and strong winds.
Hurricane Milton is expected to intensify as it heads toward Florida. Reinsurance brokers are warning of potential significant impacts, including storm surges and wind damage.
Hurricane Milton has become a Category 3 storm and is expected to reach Category 4 as it nears Florida, prompting storm surge warnings for Tampa Bay and potential evacuations across the region.
A comprehensive analysis shows that over 2.7 billion people globally are exposed to flood risks from both inland and coastal sources, with the number expected to rise as populations grow in vulnerable regions.
As flood risk intensifies, the National Flood Insurance Program is issuing more repeat payouts, with severe repetitive loss properties surging across the U.S., especially in coastal areas vulnerable to storms.
State Farm, in partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council, has awarded $1 million in grants to 100 volunteer fire departments to enhance firefighter safety and community protection.
