'Act of God' an excuse for government's poor flood preparation
<p>This summer, severe storms and extreme heat have crippled infrastructure across major cities.</p><p>I was on a call with a friend in Chicago when she mentioned her basement had flooded.</p><p>"You might hear some banging," she said as repair crews worked through the damage.</p><p>When I asked about flood insurance, she said she had none.</p><p>Floods are historically labeled an "<a class="Link" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/act-god.asp" target="_blank" >act of God</a>," requiring special insurance coverage. But Chicago isn't a bayou or a vulnerable coastal town.
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<p>This summer, severe storms and extreme heat have crippled infrastructure across major cities.</p><p>I was on a call with a friend in Chicago when she mentioned her basement had flooded.</p><p>"You might hear some banging," she said as repair crews worked through the damage.</p><p>When I asked about flood insurance, she said she had none.</p><p>Floods are historically labeled an "<a class="Link" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/act-god.asp" target="_blank" >act of God</a>," requiring special insurance coverage. But Chicago isn't a bayou or a vulnerable coastal town. It is a lakefront architectural ambition with phenomenal infrastructure. Blaming God feels like a stretch.</p><p>The sump pump, a recent discovery in my home, is a long-standing necessity for Chicago residents.
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- <p>This summer, severe storms and extreme heat have crippled infrastructure across major cities.</p><p>I was on a call with a friend in Chicago when she mentioned her basement had flooded.</p><p>"You might hear some banging," she said as repair crews worked through the damage.</p><p>When I asked about flood insurance, she said she had none.</p><p>Floods are historically labeled an "<a class="Link" href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/act-god.asp" target="_blank" >act of God</a>," requiring special insurance coverage. But Chicago isn't a bayou or a vulnerable coastal town.
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'Act of God' an excuse for government's poor flood preparation
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