Massive flooding has claimed 24 lives and caused enormous damage to infrastructure and housing.
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Posted inNation & World, News
How rising global heat connects catastrophic floods on 4 continents
At this time of year, that flood potential amped up by global warming can become especially evident.
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Posted inLocal & State, Politics
State commission responding to storm damage explores public flood insurance
Only 1.3% of all homes and buildings in Maine are covered under the National Flood Insurance Program and participation has fallen sharply over the past 15 years.
Posted inLocal & State, News
As they rebuild, Down East businesses take lessons from January’s storms
Many coastal businesses have had to decide whether to abandon their enterprises or rebuild, hoping to fortify their properties against future major storms.
Posted inNation & World, News
Conflicting federal policies may cost residents more on flood insurance, and leave them at risk
An Associated Press review has found that thousands of people may be paying more for flood insurance or remain unaware of the dangers of dam failures because of conflicting federal policies
Posted inFood, Maine Gardener
If rising sea levels threaten your garden, we’ve a few ideas on what to plant
Some plants are far more resistant to salt water than others.
Posted inTimes Record
Fishermen’s Association introduces a new era for working waterfront resilience
As federal aid from January storms rolls in, waterfront owners are left to wonder what the path to recovery looks like. Enter the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association’s new rapid relief Go Fish! Fund.
Posted inNation & World
Debby bringing heavy rain, flooding, possible tornadoes northeast
Debby’s final chapter involves moving north and northeast from the Carolinas at a faster clip.
Posted inNation & World
A deadly tornado, flooding rains and swollen rivers plague residents in the path of Debby
The storm was expected to churn up the East Coast, where residents as far north as Vermont could get several inches of flooding rain this weekend.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
More flooding hits Vermont with washed-out roads, smashed vehicles and destroyed homes
Vermont has experienced four flooding events in the last year, and the combination of climate change and the state’s mountainous geography are big reasons.