From insideclimatenews: As States Recover from Climate-Related Disasters, They Also Must Prepare for Future Ones,
“New policies for flooding and wildfires could help people prepare for future damages.
This summer has brought a revolving door of climate-fueled disasters across the U.S.—from Hurricane Beryl in Houston to the wildfires tearing through California.
But what happens in the aftermath of these extreme weather events? For many states, recovery is no longer just about trying to return to normal, but rather rebuilding to prepare for future disasters as climate change accelerates.
A recent string of federal policies and a growing push from the insurance industry has made climate-minded disaster recovery more urgent than ever before, experts say.”