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Exeter households set to benefit as flood insurance costs face major cut
17+ hour, 11+ min ago (588+ words) Thousands of households could see the cost of protecting their homes from flooding fall under Government plans designed to make insurance more affordable while improving long-term resilience against future floods. The reforms to the Flood Re scheme would reduce the…...
Construction of flood defence begins in Brampton
4+ week, 1+ day ago (165+ words) Construction on a flood defence system for Brampton has started near the railway station. The new earth bund is part of a natural flood management approach aimed at reducing flood risk during heavy rainfall. The bund will regulate the flow…...
Colorado bets on hail-proof roofs to rein in surging home insurance costs
2+ mon, 11+ hour ago (318+ words) Colorado homeowners could soon get some relief from one of the state's biggest financial headaches: soaring insurance bills. On the final day of the legislative session, lawmakers passed Senate Bill 155, a measure aimed at helping homeowners install hail-resistant roofs in…...
Dramatic footage as electricity pole bursts in flames as homes left without power
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (312+ words) Dramatic footage shows the moment an electricity pole burst into flames sending sparks flying into the street. Firefighters were called to Bonemill Lane in Rickleton, Washington, on Friday (March 13) after a blaze broke out on a utility pole around 10pm. The…...
Expert warns this bad habit can invalidate home insurance (and lure burglars)
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (393+ words) Home insurance is important to protect your home and its belongings – it can cover the cost of repairing or rebuilding your home if it's damaged by things like fire, storm or flood. Making sure your home is protected is key…...