Catastrophe & Restoration

Category 2 Sally hit coastal communities in Alabama and Florida last week with heavy rainfall and a storm surge of 6-7 feet.

It's the disaster you don't anticipate that poses the biggest risk, says Louie Castoria in his story of battling wildfires encroaching on his home.

Hurricane Sally hit the Gulf region on Wednesday with more than two and a half feet of rain and 105 mph winds.

Current FEMA flood maps only reflect historic conditions, not future flooding, misleading insurance brokers and insureds about actual risks.

Sally's 'catastrophic flooding' could cause $5 billion in losses across Mississippi, Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle.

Companies are worried about safety as they reopen, and the liabilities they may face if someone becomes ill. Two experts share their recommendations.