Moving? 6 Questions to Ask About Flood Risk in a Changing Climate: NPR October 18, 2020 "Because the climate is changing, many places that flooded a little in the past will flood a lot in the future, putting lives and property at enormous risk. It's already happening: One-third of the federal disaster money distributed after floods goes to people who live outside official flood zones, according to FEMA. Floods are the most deadly and expensive natural disaster in the United States. And yet, in most parts of the country, it is easy to move into a flood-prone building and not even know you're in harm's way. Despite the risk, 21 states do not require that any information about flooding be disclosed to potential home buyers, and the vast majority of tenants in the U.S. receive no flood-related information at all." - NPR Share: LinkedIn Older Post Within 20 Years, Rising Sea Levels Will Hit Nearly Every Coastal County—and Their Bonds: MarketWatch Newer Post Six Other Flood Questions You’ll Want Answered: DiviningLAB
