A quarter of U.S. homeowners unprepared for costs of extreme weather
As climate change whips up wilder weather, more Americans must deal with "hazards they have not faced in the past," expert says.
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As climate change whips up wilder weather, more Americans must deal with "hazards they have not faced in the past," expert says.
Experts say insurance companies are paying close attention, and the average person should be doing so too.
As of Tuesday evening, a total of five tornadoes had been confirmed in the Chicago area from the storms Monday night and six Sunday night.
While the Round Lake Beach resident finally got compensated, her case is a warning for homeowners to look into special flood coverage.
While the Round Lake Beach resident finally got compensated, her case is a warning for homeowners to look into special flood coverage. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports.
"We have a lot of family members who are concerned about us, but where are we supposed to go?"
CBS 2 has been on the ground since Sunday when devastating storms caused severe flooding in Calumet City and surrounding areas.
According to First Street, it's becoming more expensive to insure property because of natural disasters made worse by climate change.
In the United States, if you live in a designated flood zone, you are required by law to have flood insurance. But if you live outside a high-risk area, it is optional and would be an additional policy. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports.
CBS 2 has been on the ground since Sunday when devastating storms caused severe flooding in Calumet City and surrounding areas. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports.
