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Confident but Exposed: How Prepared Are U.S. Homeowners for Extreme Weather?    /  Guardian Service

There’s nothing “once-in-a-generation” about extreme weather anymore. In 2024, the U.S. declared a major natural disaster an average of nearly every four days, according to an analysis by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED). From wildfires to hurricanes to flash floods, the pace and severity of climate-related events is accelerating, putting millions of homes at risk.


Source: Guardian Service    /    Published: July 8, 2025    /    Posted in:   Faculty and Staff    /    Features:     

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