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Saltwater flooding is a serious fire threat for EVs and other devices with lithium-ion batteries

Flooding from hurricanes poses significant risks with electric vehicles and lithium-ion batteries, raising fire hazards due to saltwater exposure.

Video. No Comment: Aid on the ground slow to arrive in flood-hit areas

The Paiporta industrial estate faces severe flooding, with widespread destruction affecting transportation and community efforts for recovery.
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Hurricane Helene Leaves Huge Swaths of Damage in Its Wake

Hurricane Helene caused severe flooding and destruction across southeastern U.S., with over 40 confirmed deaths and massive evacuations in affected regions.

Homeowners hit by Hurricane Helene are grappling with how to pay for flood damage

Hurricane Helene caused devastating flood damage in the Southeastern U.S., leaving homeowners struggling to recover and secure insurance claims.

If Hurricane Milton Floods Your Basement, Here Are the Quick Fixes You Need To Know

Hurricane Milton poses a significant flooding threat to Florida, highlighting the increasing prevalence of severe storms and their impact on homeowners.

Weeks after floods, Vermont businesses struggling to get visitors to return

The July storms significantly damaged businesses in northern Vermont, including the Miss Lyndonville Diner, which will not reopen.

Hurricane Helene Leaves Huge Swaths of Damage in Its Wake

Hurricane Helene caused severe flooding and destruction across southeastern U.S., with over 40 confirmed deaths and massive evacuations in affected regions.

Homeowners hit by Hurricane Helene are grappling with how to pay for flood damage

Hurricane Helene caused devastating flood damage in the Southeastern U.S., leaving homeowners struggling to recover and secure insurance claims.

If Hurricane Milton Floods Your Basement, Here Are the Quick Fixes You Need To Know

Hurricane Milton poses a significant flooding threat to Florida, highlighting the increasing prevalence of severe storms and their impact on homeowners.

Weeks after floods, Vermont businesses struggling to get visitors to return

The July storms significantly damaged businesses in northern Vermont, including the Miss Lyndonville Diner, which will not reopen.
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#hurricane-helene

More than 40 trillion gallons of rain flooded the South over the past week

A staggering 40 trillion gallons of rain fell in the Southeast U.S., leaving catastrophic flood damage and unprecedented rainfall records according to meteorologists.

5 Things Nearly Everyone Gets Wrong About Their Home Insurance Policy

Homeowners often misunderstand their insurance policies, thinking all disasters are covered, which can lead to devastating financial consequences after events like Hurricane Helene.

More than 40 trillion gallons of rain flooded the South over the past week

A staggering 40 trillion gallons of rain fell in the Southeast U.S., leaving catastrophic flood damage and unprecedented rainfall records according to meteorologists.

5 Things Nearly Everyone Gets Wrong About Their Home Insurance Policy

Homeowners often misunderstand their insurance policies, thinking all disasters are covered, which can lead to devastating financial consequences after events like Hurricane Helene.
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Wimbledon call for pause to stadium flood donations

AFC Wimbledon has requested a pause on a crowdfunding campaign after extensive flood damage has been assessed, with full damage and costs still unknown.

Wimbledon pitch to be ready for Carlisle game

AFC Wimbledon is set to complete pitch repairs in time for their match on October 12 after significant flood damage.
The club successfully raised funds through crowdfunding to assist with the pitch repair efforts.

Wimbledon call for pause to stadium flood donations

AFC Wimbledon has requested a pause on a crowdfunding campaign after extensive flood damage has been assessed, with full damage and costs still unknown.

Wimbledon pitch to be ready for Carlisle game

AFC Wimbledon is set to complete pitch repairs in time for their match on October 12 after significant flood damage.
The club successfully raised funds through crowdfunding to assist with the pitch repair efforts.
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Stadium switch for Wimbledon-Newcastle game after AFC Wimbledon ground gains sinkhole

The third-round match has been postponed and will now be held at St James' Park due to severe flooding at Wimbledon’s Cherry Red Records Stadium.

Flooded GTA food banks asking for help to replace food, pay for repairs | CBC News

North York Harvest Food Bank faced significant losses due to flooding, power outages, and damages, emphasizing the need for public support and policy changes to address food insecurity.

Stadium switch for Wimbledon-Newcastle game after AFC Wimbledon ground gains sinkhole

The third-round match has been postponed and will now be held at St James' Park due to severe flooding at Wimbledon’s Cherry Red Records Stadium.

Flooded GTA food banks asking for help to replace food, pay for repairs | CBC News

North York Harvest Food Bank faced significant losses due to flooding, power outages, and damages, emphasizing the need for public support and policy changes to address food insecurity.
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#lawsuit

Artist claims burst water pipe ruined $25M in paintings - and insurance company is only offering $9K

Insurance company offers inadequate compensation for significant art loss after a flood.
Cabrera is suing for $32 million, alleging a breach of insurance coverage.

Stern Grove Festival sues the city of San Francisco over massive flood

Stern Grove Festival Association is suing San Francisco for over $335,000 in damages due to a flood from a 2021 water main break.

Artist claims burst water pipe ruined $25M in paintings - and insurance company is only offering $9K

Insurance company offers inadequate compensation for significant art loss after a flood.
Cabrera is suing for $32 million, alleging a breach of insurance coverage.

Stern Grove Festival sues the city of San Francisco over massive flood

Stern Grove Festival Association is suing San Francisco for over $335,000 in damages due to a flood from a 2021 water main break.
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South Korea Offers Aid to Flood-Stricken North Korea

South Korea offers humanitarian aid to North Korea amid extensive flood damage, potentially leading to the first official contact in several years.

We Just Need a Break': Another Flood in Vermont Wears Out Residents

Dozens of homes destroyed in Vermont due to severe storms.

Prospect Park Zoo set to reopen later this month after undergoing flood repairs * Brooklyn Paper

The Prospect Park Zoo is reopening after being closed for eight months due to flood damage.
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1.1M SoCal Homes Face Risk of Flash Flood Damage

1. One in five residential properties in Southern California have a moderate or greater risk of suffering damage from flash floods.
2. Typical home insurance policies do not cover flood damage, so a separate flood policy is required.

Is your rental home flooded? What tenants can do to fix the damage

Damage to rental property is the landlord's responsibility, but tenants may face challenges in getting the damage fixed.
Renters insurance does not cover flood damage to personal property, but may cover other types of water damage.

1.1M SoCal Homes Face Risk of Flash Flood Damage

1. One in five residential properties in Southern California have a moderate or greater risk of suffering damage from flash floods.
2. Typical home insurance policies do not cover flood damage, so a separate flood policy is required.

Is your rental home flooded? What tenants can do to fix the damage

Damage to rental property is the landlord's responsibility, but tenants may face challenges in getting the damage fixed.
Renters insurance does not cover flood damage to personal property, but may cover other types of water damage.
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Data reveals how much average price for buildings and contents cover has increased

The average price for combined buildings and contents home insurance increased by 19% in the fourth quarter of 2023 due to storms in the UK.
Insurers paid out £352 million to support customers whose homes were damaged by storms Babet, Ciaran, and Debi.

Floodwaters did that to your car? Here's what South Florida drivers are facing

Avoid driving through deep floods to prevent vehicle damage and potential life-threatening situations.
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