NYC Hurricanes Barrage Spurs Barriers Plan
Former NHC director Max Mayfield warned a major New York area hurricane is inevitable. The city recalls the 1821 storm that sent tides over 13 feet in an hour and flooded Manhattan south of Canal Street. Experts warn surges could reach 25 feet, with winds up to 130 mph.
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Insurers curb exposure as hurricane risk bites markets
Insurers pull back in hurricane prone Florida and Gulf Coast areas as premiums rise and coverage shrinks. Allstate and State Farm boosted rates last year to offset higher claim costs after Hurricanes Gustav and Ike, with some carriers dropping coastal coverage and seeking higher deductibles amid regulator talks.
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FEMA to end Katrina trailer stays in Louisiana and Mississippi
The FEMA deadline approaches as residents like Gerard Rigney prepare to vacate mobile homes and travel trailers used since 2005 storms. About 3,400 households remain in the region, with evictions unlikely to occur immediately as agencies coordinate case by case transitions.
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