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Insurance Loopholes That Could Bankrupt You During a Natural Disaster

Natural disasters strike with little warning, leaving families scrambling to pick up the pieces, both emotionally and financially. You might think your insurance policy has you covered, but hidden loopholes can turn a safety net into a trap. When a hurricane, wildfire, or flood hits, the last thing you want…

The Free Financial Advisor

Climate change costs hit regions and budget hard

A slew of natural disasters have taken a toll on the NSW economy but its budget aims to keep the regions growing with targeted investments.

AAP

Worried about earthquakes? What to know about cancelling holidays, according to insurance experts

Southern Europe is seeing a rise in seismic activity, but standard travel insurance won’t cover cancellations.

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Three giant ‘doomsday fish’ wash up in one week, but harbinger of calamity a damp squib, say experts

After one oarfish was found in Tasmania, two were discovered in New Zealand, but there is no evidence of link between sightings and natural disaster, say scientists

The Guardian - AU

How Social Media Turned Mount Etna's Eruption into a Viral Adventure — and Why It Matters

As Mount Etna erupted, dramatic footage flooded social media, turning a natural disaster into a viral moment with global impact and ethical concerns.

International Business Times UK

How to Protect Yourself During Natural Disasters—What Most People Forget

When we think of natural disasters, images of stocking up on water, batteries, and canned goods often come to mind. While these are crucial, true disaster preparedness goes far beyond the basics. Many essential aspects of staying safe and resilient are commonly overlooked in the rush to gather supplies. This…

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Cyclones drive people to buy health insurance, more so than some government campaigns

People who’ve lived through natural disasters, such as floods or cyclones, often re-assess their priorities. But for Australians who’ve lived through a severe cyclone, this can affect them in a way that’s received little attention.

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Body Found As Record NSW Mid North Coast Flooding Is Declared A Natural Disaster

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns have passed on their condolences as SES urges those impacted to reach out for assistance.

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A holiday destination for some, but no one is coasting in Gilmore, Labor’s most marginal seat

Once Eden-Monaro was the seat to watch on the NSW south coast, but now its neighbour has taken centre stage as one of the Coalition’s prime targets

The Guardian - AU

NZ’s over-reliance on roads for freight means natural disasters hit even harder. But there is a fix

In the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, the driving time between Napier and Wairoa stretched from 90 minutes to over six hours, causing major supply chain delays. Retail prices rose and shoppers faced empty shelves.

The Conversation

Home Insurance: How to Cut Costs Without Losing Coverage

Natural disasters are causing home insurance premiums to soar, but don't risk dropping your coverage completely when there are ways to keep costs down.

Kiplinger

California's effort to hold oil companies liable for natural disaster damage stalls

A bill in the California Legislature that would have made oil and gas companies liable for damage to homes caused by natural disasters has failed to advance

The Independent UK

Monday briefing: How a devastating natural disaster has been made worse by Myanmar’s brutal civil war

In today’s newsletter: With time running out to find survivors of Friday’s earthquake, Myanmar’s ruling junta continues air strikes and controls aid distribution

The Guardian - UK

Relief for flood-weary regions as eroded beaches reopen

Showers are set to ease for a few days in a flood-struck region after days of heavy rain as beaches reopen along a storm-damaged coastline.

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In the middle of cyclone preparation I found a baby bird – one tiny, wild life amid the wind and rain

My homeplace has experienced four natural disasters in eight years. But I’d never seen the like of this bird before, vibrantly green and startlingly beautiful

The Independent UK

What to know about home insurance coverage after a major natural disaster

It’s one thing to fix your home after something basic has gone wrong, but it’s a different beast to rebuild and recover after a major natural disaster has destroyed multiple properties on your street, in your neighborhood or across the region

Kiplinger

Insurance Bad Faith After Natural Disasters: What to Know

Understanding the basics of insurance claims after catastrophic losses is important, especially if you encounter insurance bad faith. Here's what to do if that happens.

The Independent UK

California considers letting wildfire victims sue oil companies for damages

California is considering a bill that would allow insurers and victims of climate-driven natural disasters to sue the oil industry for damages

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Donate to LA photographers who lost everything in the California wildfires

The fires are estimated to be the most expensive natural disaster in terms of insured loss in California, approaching $20 billion

The Independent UK

Former neo-Nazi who inspired Hollywood hit is helping addicts impacted by LA wildfires

Frank Meeink was once one of America’s most prominent young white supremacists. Now an ardent anti-racist, he tells James Liddell how he’s helping those in recovery navigate the worst natural disaster in southern California’s history

Reason

The L.A. Fires Are a Natural Disaster, Not a Policy Disaster

The Golden State has many bad policies in desperate need of reform. It's not obvious they had more than a marginal effect on the still-burning fires in Los Angeles.

The Conversation

Ecology of Fear: Mike Davis’ history of LA and natural disaster is re-read whenever fire rages in California

In this month’s massive Los Angeles fires, so far 24 people have died, thousands of structures have been destroyed and approximately 16,308 hectares have been burned. The fires are already among the most destructive in California’s recorded history.

The Independent UK

Stop using Public Enemy’s ‘Burn Hollywood Burn’ on videos of ‘horrific’ LA fires, pleads Chuck D

‘It has nothing to do with families losing everything they have in a natural disaster,’ said rapper

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Southern California Wildfires Could Be Worst Natural Disaster In US

Governor Newsom warns of historic wildfires in Southern California, with rising death toll and widespread devastation. Stay informed and prepared.

The Independent UK

Watch: Los Angeles County officials give wildfire update as death toll rises

Watch again as Los Angeles County officials gave an update on the deadly wildfires on 12 January as California governor Gavin Newsom described the tragedy as the worst natural disaster in US history.

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