This fundamental human trait is why people hold on to their dreams in tornado alley, on the banks of the Mississippi River, in the Gulf
Coast hurricane zone, and over California's earthquake faults.
Not exact matches
On
coasts there and elsewhere in
hurricane danger
zones, populations and development have grown and spread tremendously in a long storm lull.
But there are plenty of examples of glaring, even subsidized, exposure to climate risk in rich places, as well — for instance ongoing development in flood
zones around St. Louis, Mo., and along
coasts vulnerable to
hurricanes.
Unfortunately, our
hurricane situation is likely to take a turn for the worse this coming season, with the east
coast a likely impact
zone.
If you live in a flood
zone or near the
coast, your mortgage lender probably already required you to purchase flood and
hurricane insurance.
California mandates disclosures regarding seismic
zones, and some Gulf and East
Coast states require disclosure of
hurricane - prone areas.