FEMA s flood insurance program is about to undergo major changes
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There is something about living alongside the ocean in Marshfield, Massachusetts that brings Meaghan Desmond peace. Desmond grew up by the water, and now, she owns a home along the coast. But living in a place like this also comes with a bit of uncertainty.
âBasically, three days after a storm, the tides are high, and you can feel it vibrating. Itâs formidable,â she said.
After each winter storm, Desmond sees more and more of the coastline here disappear. It s part of the reason she pays nearly $6,000 a year in flood insurance. âThereâs a huge risk and the deductible is high, but whatâs it going to cost if a wave takes my house out?â Desmond said.
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