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Police Are Searching For An ‘Amorous Couple’ Who Allegedly Flooded 2 Melbourne Train Stations

"Perhaps a stairwell may not be an appropriate place to find yourself in after dinner."

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 16, 2024

‘Amorous couple’ blamed for causing flooding that shut down two Melbourne CBD train stations

Minister says sprinkler was dislodged before Melbourne Central and Flagstaff stations were evacuated on night of Olivia Rodrigo concert

The Guardian - AU · Oct 16, 2024

After hurricanes, the business of rebuilding lives means navigating the insurance claims process

Now that the threat of Hurricanes Helene and Milton has receded, millions of homeowners and business-owners across Florida and the Southeastern U.S. are faced with traversing the often long and laborious process of using insurance to rebuild their lives

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2024

Insurance is failing hurricane survivors: ‘People thought they were covered’

Flooding is separate from typical US home insurance and many homeowners are not adequately covered

The Guardian - US · Oct 12, 2024

Wayne McGregor on turning a post-apocalyptic trilogy by Margaret Atwood into a three-act ballet with Max Richter

Wayne McGregor's latest project is an adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s trilogy of novels, ‘Oryx and Crake’, ‘The Year of the Flood’ and ‘MaddAddam’, marking 16 years of his partnership with composer Max Richter

Wallpaper · Oct 12, 2024

If you let your flood insurance lapse and then got hit by Helene, you may be able to renew it

Residents in states hit by Hurricane Helene who had coverage through the federal flood insurance program but let it lapse before the storm hit may be able to renew it and still be covered from the impact

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2024

Florida Rivers Experience Record Flooding After Milton's Deluge

Severe flooding in central and north Florida post-Milton's deluge, with rivers reaching record levels. Alafia, Hillsborough, Anclote, and St. Johns Rivers ...

Top News · Oct 11, 2024

Sheriff's Deputies Rescue 91-Year-Old Woman From Florida Floodwaters

Sheriff’s deputies in Hillsborough County, Florida, rescue a 91-year-old woman stranded in her flooded home, showcasing heroism and compassion in times of ...

Top News · Oct 11, 2024

What Happens When FEMA Buys Your House?

As hurricane damage mounts, the government is buying—and sometimes seizing—homes in flood-prone areas, sparking concerns over property rights and accusations of discrimination.

Reason · Oct 11, 2024

Hurricanes refocus attention to scarcity of flood insurance in high-risk Florida

Only about one-third of homes in Florida’s flood zones are covered by insurance. Residents say the state ‘should provide every incentive’ to obtain it

The Guardian - US · Oct 11, 2024