The Atlantic • 2024-10-05

America Is Lying to Itself About the Cost of Disasters

Exceptional circumstances, too often repeated, cease to be exceptions.

The New York Times • 2024-10-05

Hit by Disaster? How to Get What You Deserve From Insurers or FEMA

Experts offered plenty of advice about ways to make the disaster-recovery process work. Here’s what to do and what to avoid.

The Washington Post • 2024-10-06

Another major storm in Florida may test FEMA’s capacity

The Federal Emergency Management Agency faces a shortfall in disaster relief funding this year. Hurricane Milton, expected to hit Florida midweek, could exacerbate the problem.

The Washington Post • 2024-10-04

FEMA deploys to difficult terrain after Helene as it faces criticism and fights misinformation

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is facing logistical challenges and misinformation in its response to Hurricane Helene.

The Washington Post • 2024-10-03

Thousands of uninsured homes were in Helene’s path

The United States’ crumbling flood insurance system faces a new test after Hurricane Helene.

CBS • 2024-09-27

Hurricane Helene hits Florida homeowners already facing soaring insurance costs

Rising Florida home insurance rates, which surged 45% from 2017 to 2022, are likely to keep climbing along with the mercury, experts say.

The New York Times • 2024-09-26

Helene Could Expose Deeper Flaws in Florida’s Insurance Market

Catastrophic storms have crippled the state’s home insurance market in the past, and some researchers say it is dangerously vulnerable.

CNBC • 2024-10-07

Mike Johnson won't commit to bringing House back before the election for more hurricane relief

In a letter to congressional leaders, Biden urged Congress to restore funding to the Small Business Administration’s disaster loan program as it faces potential funding shortfalls.

The Washington Post • 2024-10-05

Helene response hampered by misinformation, conspiracy theories

Misinformation is adding to the chaos and confusion in many storm-battered communities. Social media platforms such as X have allowed the falsehoods to spread.

The Washington Post • 2024-10-11

SBA will exhaust disaster relief funds by next week, chief says

The SBA is set to run out of funding for hurricane victims within days as officials tally the extent of the damage from Hurricane Milton.

The Washington Post • 2024-10-09

FEMA has enough funding for Hurricane Milton. What’s next is less certain.

A disaster loan program at the Small Business Administration and other long-term FEMA projects could need an emergency infusion of cash to get through hurricane season.