The federal government has increased its disaster funding dramatically in recent years, a function of both people living in risky places and, in many cases, risks themselves increasing because of climate change. (Photo: iStock) The federal government has increased its disaster funding dramatically in recent years, a function of both people living in risky places and, in many cases, risks themselves increasing because of climate change. (Photo: iStock)

(Bloomberg) — Forecasters are expecting this year's North Atlantic hurricane season to be roughly average, with about 14 named storms including six full-fledged hurricanes.

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