Read Now: Hurricane Helene is Exposing the Broken Flood Insurance System
This Fast Company article delves into the broken state of the U.S. flood insurance system, shedding light on the barriers homeowners face in securing adequate coverage, particularly in the wake of extreme weather events like Hurricane Helene.
Featuring insights from JHIPH Innovation and Implementation Faculty Co-Director, Seydina Fall, the piece explores how the current system fails to meet the needs of vulnerable communities, with premiums soaring and coverage often insufficient. It also highlights the urgent need for reform to ensure greater protection against the growing risks of climate change, and how innovative solutions could help address these systemic issues.