Fewer Households in Hurricane Florence’s Path Have Flood Insurance than in 2013

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Fewer homeowners in North and South Carolina own flood insurance than five years ago, signaling many won’t have access to ready cash if they need to rebuild after Hurricane Florence. Standard homeowners’ insurance policies typically cover damage from fire and other storm-related events. But they exclude storm surge and other flooding damage—and wind damage, in… Continue reading Fewer Households in Hurricane Florence’s Path Have Flood Insurance than in 2013