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After hurricanes, the business of rebuilding lives means navigating the insurance claims process

Oct. 15, 2024 17:55 PM EDT

Now that the threat of Hurricanes Helene and Milton has receded, millions of homeowners and business-owners across Florida and the Southeastern U.S. are faced with traversing the often long and laborious process of using insurance to rebuild their lives. “You’re just traumatized...

If you let your flood insurance lapse and then got hit by Helene, you may be able to renew it

Oct. 11, 2024 19:31 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Residents in the states hit by Hurricane Helene who had coverage through the federal flood insurance program but let it lapse before the storm hit may be able to renew it and still be covered from the impact. The Federal Emergency Management Agency said late...