Flood Risks Surge in Unexpected Places, Leaving Americans Unprepared and Uninsured

Author

Genna Y. Contino, Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New YorkFollow

Graduation Date

Fall 12-13-2024

Grading Professor

Sandeep Junnarkar

Subject Concentration

Business & Economics

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Abstract

As weather patterns become more unpredictable, the amount of uninsured property loss is expected to soar – disproportionately impacting communities of color in the U.S. Hurricane Helene, which devastated the western North Carolina mountains, demonstrates this trend. Experts say boosting insurance literacy and updating floodplain maps will better prepare the country as it navigates a changing climate.

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Recommended Citation

Contino, Genna Y., "Flood Risks Surge in Unexpected Places, Leaving Americans Unprepared and Uninsured" (2024). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/gj_etds/757