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The 75-page report presents a comprehensive set of recommendations for overhauling the federal government’s approach to disaster preparedness, response and recovery.

Nearly 85% of single-family homes at risk of flooding in the U.S. carry insufficient coverage, leaving households vulnerable to thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket costs, according to Neptune Flood.

This year’s hurricane season, which started on June 1, has a 60% chance of above-normal activity, with 13 to 19 named storms expected.

Colorado State University (CSU) hurricane researchers are predicting 17 named storms during the Atlantic hurricane season.

The disaster highlights just how alarmingly low flood insurance coverage is among Americans, particularly in areas that are farther from the coast.

As the climate changes, independent agents play a major role in educating their clients on the need to purchase flood insurance, as well as providing advice to them on the steps to take to protect their property.

As thousands more people move in rather than out of fire- and flood-prone areas, independent agents have an opportunity to counter the decline in flood insurance coverage.

Consumers have significant misconceptions about flooding causes and what is and isn’t insured under their homeowners or renters policies.

The severe flooding in the Southeast U.S. brought by Hurricane Idalia highlights the importance of flood insurance.

As the recent string of storms and flooding on the West Coast have likely hit property owners with unmitigated costs, many Americans mistakenly believe they are covered against floods, according to Neptune Flood.