Hurricanes devastated Florida last season. How can we prevent the damage to homes?
Flooding causes more damage annually than any other natural disaster, equating to billions of dollars in property damage.
Flooding causes more damage annually than any other natural disaster, equating to billions of dollars in property damage.
Two congressional reports make clear that 'the model of insurance as it stands right now isn't working.'
Florida’s Department of Agriculture estimates this year’s storms may cost the agricultural industry as much as $4 billion.
Florida Sen. Blaise Ingoglia proposed a tax freeze on older homes retrofit to meet elevation and wind code standards.
Home insurance averages $2,377 a year nationally and $11,000 per year in Florida.
According to one tally, 11 electric cars and 48 lithium-ion batteries caught fire after exposure to salty floodwater from Helene.
As extreme weather batters our power grids, digital solutions can empower utilities to build a more resilient system.
Streamlining the rebuilding process to deliver information that emphasizes high-impact changes could make resilient choices easier.
According to the European Union's climate agency, 2024 is also the first year to breach a key climate threshold.
With backup power capabilities and the ability to maintain climate control during outages, EVs are invaluable resources.
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