Nick's dilemma illustrates how the climate crisis is touching even the most mundane aspects of owning a home.
That's been stagnant because of strict state regulations on what insurance companies can charge.
She's one of many homeowners who for years have bought policies from companies that aren't approved by Florida's insurance regulators.
Houses that would cost $1 million or more to rebuild are not covered by the state-backed Citizens Property Insurance, leaving them vulnerable to a disaster.
Now he's not sure whether he — or anyone — will ever get the chance to live in his former neighborhood again.
Persons:
—, Nick, hadn't, McKinney, Hurricane, Madelyn Rodriguez, Rodriguez, Ian, Rodriguez's townhome, Bob Stephens, Stephens, It's, he'd, he's
Organizations:
Service, California FAIR, Insurance, Institute, State Farm, Allstate, Insurance Information Institute, Property Insurance, Los Angeles
Locations:
Klamath, Forest, Oregon, McKinney, California, Florida, Fort Lauderdale , Florida, Broward County, Marathon , Florida, —, Marathon