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Millions who need flood insurance the most don’t have it as flawed federal program raises prices

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Residents in eastern Kentucky describe the devastation caused by recent flooding, highlighting the lack of insurance coverage as federal program costs rise.

As climate change increases the risk of flooding across many parts of the United States, fewer people are buying flood insurance.

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