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Every property in Florida has flood exposure yet fewer than 10% of properties carry flood Insurance coverage. When the hurricane comes many Floridians believe that their homeowners or commercial property policy will cover it and are upset when the claim is denied because flood is excluded. Part of our work is to encourage property writers to begin adding flood as a named peril (or at least offer it as an endorsement)

Bosnia’s Devastating Floods and Landslides – A Crisis Fueled by Torrential Rainfall: In October 2024 in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a natural disaster occurred due to heavy rain. This devastating event led to floods and landslides resultin

Bosnia’s Devastating Floods and Landslides – A Crisis Fueled by Torrential Rainfall: In October 2024 in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a natural disaster occurred due to heavy rain. This devastating event led to floods and landslides resultin

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has reported that flooding across 35 provinces in #Thailand has affected nearly 170,000 households since mid-August. Heavy rains, overflowing rivers, and flash floods have caused widespread destruction, impacting 189 districts, 833 subdistricts, and 4,283 villages. #MidlandsClimateConversations #ClimateAction #GenderEquity #Trees #GreenLiving

ICYMI: Bosnia’s Devastating Floods and Landslides – A Crisis Fueled by Torrential Rainfall: In October 2024 in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a natural disaster occurred due to heavy rain. This devastating event led to floods and landslides resultin

From the catastrophic floods of 1947 to the unprecedented deluges of 2000, the UK has endured its share of water-related disasters. Learn about some of the most impactful floods in our history and their lasting effects. #UKFloods #FloodDisasters #ClimateChange https://lnkd.in/erPjz34e

Floods, as we see in the United Arab Emirates, are a disaster that can place everyone at some risk. Flash floods, tropical storms, increased urbanization and the failure of infrastructure such as dams and levees all play a part — and cause billions of dollars in damages and economic losses globally each year. Learn more and how to help: https://bit.ly/3ih8yVm #floods #disaster #CDP4Recovery

ICYMI: Bosnia’s Devastating Floods and Landslides – A Crisis Fueled by Torrential Rainfall: In October 2024 in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a natural disaster occurred due to heavy rain. This devastating event led to floods and landslides resultin

Thousands Affected by North Korea Floods as Kim Declares 'Emergency' https://lnkd.in/dpUHa6dQ Record-breaking rainfall over the weekend has led to severe flooding in North Korea, leaving thousands stranded and prompting leader Kim Jong Un to declare an 'emergency,' according to state media reports.Heavy rains hit Sinuiju City and Uiju County, which are located near the border with China. Photographs show submerged farmland and homes, and while details are difficult to independently verify, state media reported that many people were rescued by airlift.The flooding adds to existing challenges in North Korea, such as food shortages and poor infrastructure. The country, known for its secrecy regarding internal issues, has been unusually transparent about this crisis, with the official newspaper describing it as a "grave crisis." However, no casualty figures were provided. The report mentioned that over 4,200 residents were evacuated with the help of more than 10 planes making up to 20 round-trip flights.An unusual aspect of the response was the sight of Kim Jong Un traveling through floodwaters in a black Lexus. This imagery is unprecedented, as previous disaster management in North Korea typically involved senior...

Thousands Affected by North Korea Floods as Kim Declares 'Emergency' https://lnkd.in/dpUHa6dQ Record-breaking rainfall over the weekend has led to severe flooding in North Korea, leaving thousands stranded and prompting leader Kim Jong Un to declare an 'emergency,' according to state media reports.Heavy rains hit Sinuiju City and Uiju County, which are located near the border with China. Photographs show submerged farmland and homes, and while details are difficult to independently verify, state media reported that many people were rescued by airlift.The flooding adds to existing challenges in North Korea, such as food shortages and poor infrastructure. The country, known for its secrecy regarding internal issues, has been unusually transparent about this crisis, with the official newspaper describing it as a "grave crisis." However, no casualty figures were provided. The report mentioned that over 4,200 residents were evacuated with the help of more than 10 planes making up to 20 round-trip flights.An unusual aspect of the response was the sight of Kim Jong Un traveling through floodwaters in a black Lexus. This imagery is unprecedented, as previous disaster management in North Korea typically involved senior leaders...