Even an inch of flood water can cause $25,000 worth of damage, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). But standard homeowners insurance policies don't cover flooding.

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It’s challenging to reduce flood risk in Europe because of the high density of population and economic activities within flood-prone lands, as well as substantial cultural heritage. Flood risk ...

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