More Texans Buying Flood Insurance As Harvey Recovery Continues

According to FEMA, an alarming 80% of households that were damaged by Hurricane Harvey did not have flood insurance coverage. The reasons for this severe lack of flood insurance can be complicated and attributed to a variety of factors. These include inaccurate floodplains, the high costs of insurance, attitudes that insurance was not necessary, as…
According to FEMA, an alarming 80% of households that were damaged by Hurricane Harvey did not have flood insurance coverage. The reasons for this severe lack of flood insurance can be complicated and attributed to a variety of factors. These include inaccurate floodplains, the high costs of insurance, attitudes that insurance was not necessary, as well as the sheer magnitude of the storm and its…