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Repair Costs in Southeast Remain High

As the 2005 hurricane season advances, repair costs for residents of the southeastern Unites States remain 20 to 40 percent higher than in other parts of the country.

By staff Writer | Updated on August 04, 2005

As the 2005 hurricane season advances, repair costs for residents of the southeastern Unites States remain 20 to 40 percent higher than in other parts of the country, according to Risk Management Solutions. Elevated labor and material costs resulting from last year’s hurricanes are likely to continue through the 2005 season, predicts RMS, which has been tracking the demand surge through an analysis of claim data from the 2004 storms.

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