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How Hurricanes, Fires and Floods Put Drugs and Medical Supplies at Risk
When Hurricane Helene barreled across several southern states last fall, it destroyed homes and killed more than 150 people. The storm also took out one of the country's main factories producing ...
2025 U.S. Wildfires Nearly Double Over Same Time Last Year
There are currently 111 wildfires blazing across the U.S., according to newly released data by the National Interagency Fire Center. Of the active wildfires, 31 are currently under suppression ...
Wall Street Backs LA Wildfire Lawsuits, Chasing Billions
The Los Angeles wildfires have generated potentially thousands of new clients for lawyers and prospects for billions in fees. Wall Street wants in on the action, too. The chance at a piece of strong ...
Wildfire Season Preview: Rest of 2025 Is High-Risk, May Follow LA Wildfires Paradigm
Following the "paradigm-shifting" Los Angeles wildfires in January, the 2024-2025 wildfire season will be remembered as a turning point for the insurance industry, and a warning that "wildfire is no ...
Crews Continue to Battle Wildfires in North and South Carolina
Crews battled wildfires in North and South Carolina on Sunday amid dry conditions and gusty winds as residents were forced to evacuate in some areas. The National Weather Service warned of increased ...
Home Insurance Costs in the U.S. More Expensive in Areas of Extreme Weather: Study
Homeowners in areas most at risk of damage from hurricanes, wildfires and other climate perils pay far more for insurance than those who live in the least exposed areas, according to a U.S. Treasury ...
Will California’s FAIR Plan Have Enough Cash for Its Wildfire Claims?
There has been some question about whether California's insurer of last resort – the FAIR Plan – has enough cash on hand to pay for its share of wildfire claims. As surplus is inadequate and ...
California Wildfires Could Spark Insurance Moratoriums, Other Challenges
As wildfires continue to wreak havoc across California, experts say one part of the recovery process that is proving particularly challenging for high-net-worth ...
