hurricane recovery

Utility leaders say they are responding to a trend of stronger and more unpredictable hurricanes as the 2024 outlook calls for what may be the busiest hurricane season ever.

In June, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation reported Hurricane Ian resulted in more than 700,000 insurance claims statewide. Nearly 200,000 of them were closed without payment.

The low population and low property values in the Big Bend area compared to the rest of the state means local governments have less financial resources to respond. The eventual insured loss is estimated at $3-$5 billion.

A data analysis company finds that home insurance premiums in Florida have been rising much faster than any other state, and they are nearly triple the U.S. average.

Typically, a special legislative session focuses on just one—maybe two—subjects. This time, lawmakers are tacking a full slate of issues.

Florida’s emergency-management director wants lawmakers to make changes to help with disaster preparation and response, pointing to issues that have arisen as the state recovers from Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole.

Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) have announced several new forms of housing assistance for survivors of Hurricane Ian, including the first ever state-led housing assistance program.

Some Fort Myers Beach residents and business owners are anxious about how their community will look in the rebuilding aftermath of Hurricane Ian.

Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier has issued an emergency order that will temporarily prevent property insurers from dropping customers for the next two months.

Hurricanes and tropical storms are disruptive to property, education, and jobs when they make landfall. But something we don't often consider is their impact on mental health.