As Trump mulls his FEMA pick, a political land mine awaits in Florida
The agency is hiking insurance rates and punishing flood-prone construction in the president-elect’s favorite state.
Tag: National Flood Insurance Program
Are we ready for monster hurricanes like Helene and Milton? Not really
The effects of hurricanes Helene and Milton prove that a reactive approach to disaster is unsustainable
I’m a Tampa Bay insurance agent. Here’s what hurricanes Helene and Milton taught me
Strong building codes and programs to elevate homes and add features like hurricane shutters will help create a resilient Florida.
Vast taxpayer subsidies enable development on Florida’s fragile coasts
A more rational public policy would demand that people who build on a shoreline assume more responsibility for the risks.Â
New flood disclosure law will protect Florida homebuyersÂ
House Bill 1049 makes flood disclosure a requirement for all residential real estate purchases in Florida. Â
Why insurance and mitigation matter for Floridians
Just one inch of water can cause up to $25,000 in damage to your home.
Climate change is driving an insurance crisis: Policymakers and regulators must act
Challenges in insurance markets connected to climate-related disasters are likely just a taste of what’s to come.
Recent legislation strengthens Florida’s leadership in flood resilience Â
Since Resilient Florida was created in 2021, over $1.5 billion has been invested in flood and resilience projects across the ...
New state legislation will require mandatory flood disclosure — learn how this will benefit Florida homebuyersÂ
Effective Oct. 1 of this year, mandatory flood disclosure will be required during the homebuying process.
Property insurance isn’t just a Florida problem anymore. Congress needs to help
One in 13 homeowners across the US is uninsured, according to a recent study by the Consumer Federation of America.
The Invading Sea is a nonpartisan source for news, commentary and educational content about climate change and other environmental issues affecting Florida. The site is managed by Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Environmental Studies in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
