Flood insurance rates set to skyrocket because of new federal law

Tue, 2013-10-01 09:57 — Albert Gomez

SKYROCKETING FLOOD INSURANCE RATES

US - South

Flood

Situation Report

Flood

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Coastal, Riverbank Homeowners Brace for U.S. Flood Insurance Hike

Mon, 2013-09-30 20:00 — Kathy Gilbeaux

A home destroyed during the landfall of Superstorm Sandy is pictured in Mantoloking, New Jersey March 22, 2013. Credit: REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

reuters.com - by Barbara Liston - September 24, 2013

(Reuters) - More than a million homeowners living in older houses along the coastlines and riverbanks of the United States are being jolted by federal flood insurance rate hikes under a law passed in the wake of devastating storms.

Carol Giovannoni, 51, of St. Pete Beach, a barrier island community off Florida's west coast, is one of the people dreading October 1, when the law takes effect. Giovannoni said the annual flood insurance premium on her standard 1950s concrete-block, ranch-style home on the waterfront will jump from $1,700 to $15,000 over the next few years.

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CLICK HERE - Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012

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Economics

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HEALTH ADVISORY ISSUED FOR DENGUE FEVER MOSQUITO-BORNE DISEASE

Thu, 2013-09-12 23:04 — Albert Gomez

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Contagion

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Problem

 Maintain swimming pools in good condition and appropriately chlorinated. Empty plastic swimming pools when not in use.

COVER skin with clothing or repellent

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City of Miami Beach Sustainability Plan- Energy Economic Zone Work Plan

Mon, 2013-09-09 23:29 — Albert Gomez

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Sustainable Development

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Solutions

http://web.miamibeachfl.gov/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&ItemID=63973&libID=66950

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Contaminated soil found in Blanche Park - Coconut Grove

Mon, 2013-09-09 23:17 — Albert Gomez

COCONUT GROVE

Contaminated soil found in Blanche Park

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5th Annual Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit - November 7-8, 2013

Mon, 2013-09-09 23:12 — Albert Gomez

Environmental Disaster

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Going Green @ The City of Miami Beach - Dutch Dialogues - "Resilient Miami Beach"

Mon, 2013-09-09 23:01 — Albert Gomez

Dutch Dialogues - "Resilient Miami Beach"

Wednesday, September 18
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Miami Beach Commission Chambers
(1700 Convention Center Drive, 3rd Floor)

The City of Miami Beach, the University of Miami, and the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands invite you to take part in a one-day seminar where experts from Southeast Florida and the Netherlands will engage in multi-disciplinary, cross-cultural discussions designed to explore if, where, and how Dutch approaches to water management, landscape architecture, flood protection, and urban design are relevant in making Miami Beach more resilient.

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2nd Annual Sustainable Authentic Florida Conference - October 23rd-25th, 2013

Mon, 2013-09-09 22:46 — Albert Gomez

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Sustainable Development

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Solutions

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FIU wins $11M transportation grant

Mon, 2013-09-09 22:29 — Albert Gomez

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US - South

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Transportation

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Solutions

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The Pollination Project - Albert Gomez, Maya Nut Initiative

Mon, 2013-08-19 16:12 — Albert Gomez

The Pollination Project

http://thepollinationproject.org/2013/08/10/albert-gomez-maya-nut-initiative/

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Coastal Flooding Could Cost Cities $60 Billion A Year By 2050, And That's With Precautions

Mon, 2013-08-19 13:49 — Albert Gomez

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/19/coastal-flooding-billions-2050_n_3779564.html#mce_temp_url#

Coastal Flooding Could Cost Cities $60 Billion A Year By 2050, And That's With Precautions

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2010 Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation

Mon, 2013-08-19 03:14 — Albert Gomez

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Energy

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Solutions

http://energycodesocean.org/state-country/florida

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Town Hall Meeting - Congressman Ted Deutch - Destrict 21

Sun, 2013-08-18 15:53 — admin

Congressman Ted Deutch invites you to join him for a town hall meeting on Wednesday, August 28th, from 7-8:30 pm at Greenacres City Hall, located at 5800 Melaleuca Lane, Greenacres, FL 33463.

For those who live in Palm Beach or Broward County, this is an opportunity to have your voice heard by your Congressman.