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Hurricane Hermine is already impacting Florida's economy

by Tony Wagner
Sep 1, 2016
Stores are struggling to keep supplies stocked, while restaurants feel the sting.
Murray Stokes , center, helps empty Shell Island Fish Camp of its stock ahead of the storm surge from tropical storm Hermine at the Shell Island Fish Camp on August 31, 2016 in Saint Marks, Florida. Saint Marks, south of Tallahassee, is under mandatory evacuations according to the Wakulla County Sheriff's Office.
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The most powerful hurricanes aren't always that costly

by Janet Nguyen and Tony Wagner
Oct 23, 2015
Patricia is bearing down on Mexico, but its economic impact will likely be minimal.
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Betting on vacation: booking during hurricane season

by Mark Garrison
Oct 13, 2015
The odds are similar to those faced by investors who bet on distressed assets.
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A lack of hurricanes is not all good for insurers

by Scott Tong
Aug 26, 2014
Without the occasional natural disaster, insurance companies must compete on price.
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The tech challenges of hurricane season

by Molly Wood
May 27, 2014
Hurricane Awareness Week kicks off.
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Vermonters still awaiting FEMA money

by Kirk Carapezza
Dec 31, 2012
More than a year after Hurricane Irene devastated much of Vermont, many homeowners are still waiting on federal relief money.
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Utilities in Northeast brace for hurricane damage

by Sally Herships
Oct 26, 2012
Utilities spent billions a year ago repairing lines and equipment damaged by storms Irene and Alfred -- and were roundly criticizing for leaving many people without power for days. They're intent on being prepared for Sandy.
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Tips on homeowners insurance in severe weather country

by Paddy Hirsch
Sep 5, 2012
If you live in a state that suffers from severe weather, finding good homeowners insurance is getting more difficult as weather patterns grow more extreme. So what do you do if the insurance company drops you?
Claudia and Richard Launey board up their home before Hurricane Isaac, which still bears a marking from Hurricane Katrina, on Aug. 28, 2012 in New Orleans, La.
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Facing Isaac, Times-Picayune looks to digital to cover hurricanes

by Kai Ryssdal
Aug 29, 2012
How have the changes to New Orleans' newspaper affected its ability to cover Hurricane Isaac? NOLA.com's James O'Byrne discusses the Times-Picayune's digital strategy.
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In Midwest, Isaac brings much-needed rain

by Adam Allington
Aug 29, 2012
The parched Midwest will get rain after Hurricane Isaac moves inland, but it won't be enough to end drought conditions.
A U.S. National Guard patrol passes along a flooded beach ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Isaac on August 28, 2012 in Waveland, Miss. The parched Midwest will get rain after Hurricane Isaac moves inland, but it won't be enough to end drought conditions.
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