A newly released study by scientists at the Natural Capital Project says natural habitats are critical to protecting millions of US residents and their property from devastation by coastal storms. The study claims that neglecting these habitats could double the amount of people at “high hazard” risk, and this could include hundreds of thousands of the elderly and the poor.
Homeowners Unlikely To Be Covered For Hurricane Irene Flood Damage
August 30, 2011 by
Homeowners along the east coast who are slowly picking up the pieces following the devastation caused by Hurricane Irene at the weekend are bracing themselves for a second deluge – in repair costs. Even though most people have homeowners insurance, those who have suffered damage to their homes resulting from flooding – submerged basements, failed
