Every January, the federal government requires communities to survey their homeless populations. Known as the Point in Time count, it’s widely known to be inaccurate. Kansas City hopes new technology will lead to a better count and more helpful use of resources.
May 5, 2021 Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC At today’s Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance virtual hearing titled “Built to Last: Examining Housing Resilience in the Face of Climate Change,” Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), senior member of the committee, emphasized investing in a green future for New York’s public housing.
During her exchange with Chief Climate Strategist at the Natural Resources Defense Council Shelley Poticha,
Congresswoman Maloney stated, “Climate change is one of the single most pressing threats facing New Yorkers, this country, and the global community. And our most vulnerable communities are bearing the brunt of the consequences. As we look to building back better, we must do so with a focus on climate justice and climate resiliency. For New York City, that means investing in a green future for New York City’s public housing.”
Some Ohio homeowners who carry flood insurance on their properties may be in for a rude awakening come fall.
New data recently released by a New York City-based research group suggests millions of American homeowners, including some in Ohio, could face skyrocketing premiums starting in October when a major overhaul of the nation s flood insurance program goes into effect.
First Street Foundation estimates that rates should more than quadruple on the nation’s most flood-prone homes to make the federal flood insurance program solvent and ensure homeowners most at risk are paying their fair share.
Many property owners face rate hikes of thousands of dollars to cover the actual risk of flood-induced damages.
Some Ohio homeowners who carry flood insurance on their properties may be in for a rude awakening come fall. New data released Monday by a New York City- based research group suggests millions of American homeowners, including some in Ohio, could face skyrocketing premiums starting in October when a major overhaul of the nation's flood insurance program goes.
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