Natural Disasters

A Year After Hurricane Michael, Recovery Is Moving Slowly. Some Say Insurance Is To Blame

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A Year After Hurricane Michael, Recovery Is Moving Slowly. Some Say Insurance Is To Blame

October 9, 2019 | Regan McCarthy | WFSU (Tallahassee, FL)
Officials estimate there are still years of recovery left after Hurricane Michael slammed into the panhandle this time last year. But for many who are living in tents or doubled up in homes still in disrepair, that’s too long, and insurance companies are bearing part of the blame for what some see as a slow recovery.
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Law and Disorder: Climate Change in the Courts

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Law and Disorder: Climate Change in the Courts

October 18, 2019 | Greg Dalton | Climate One
The increase in weather-driven disasters over the past few years has given rise to a whole new branch of legalese, known as “Disaster Law.” Laura Tuggle of Southeast Louisiana Legal Services helps disaster survivors navigate the muddy waters of federal relief, insurance claims and inheritance rights.
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