Tag #Natural Disasters

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AADE Recalculates Greek ENFIA for 2023-2024 Due to Disaster Damage

The Greek AADE is re-calculating 2023 and 2024 ENFIA for 113,112 taxpayers to grant legal exemptions for properties damaged by 2023-2024 fires or floods, with refunds issued via myAADE if a valid IBAN is registered.

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Extreme Weather Events Cause Widespread Disruption Across the Globe

Record snowfall in Japan caused widespread disruption, while torrential rain in Australia led to two deaths and extensive flooding; California also experienced heavy rainfall and snowfall, causing landslides and flooding.

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Nationals Pledge $7 Million for Kalbarri Evacuation Center

The Nationals party in Western Australia has committed $7 million to building a multipurpose evacuation center in Kalbarri to improve disaster preparedness after Cyclone Seroja, while criticizing the Labor government's disaster relief efforts.

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Pas-de-Calais Floods: Soaring Insurance Premiums Expose Climate Change Costs

One year after devastating floods in Pas-de-Calais, France, most victims received compensation, but many face sharply increased insurance premiums, with some municipalities experiencing increases exceeding €100,000, while others have had their contracts canceled. This highlights growing concerns ove...

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Trump Proposes FEMA Reform or Elimination

President Trump announced plans to reform or eliminate FEMA, citing inefficiencies and creating a task force to explore changes; however, Congressional approval is required for termination, and some Republicans support reforms while others want a FEMA-like agency.

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zeit.de
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Munich Re Confident in Profit Target Despite California Wildfires

Despite the substantial financial impact of the California wildfires on the insurance industry (estimated at 20-30 billion euros), Munich Re, the world's largest reinsurer, maintains its 6 billion euro profit target for 2025 due to its robust catastrophe reserves and reinsurance business model.

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kathimerini.gr
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Santorini Earthquakes Spur Greek Disaster Preparedness Plan

Seismic activity near Santorini prompts a Greek government response focusing on preventative measures, including emergency planning and citizen preparedness training, highlighting both the risk to tourism and the need for a national disaster management strategy.

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dailymail.co.uk
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California Residents Apprehend Suspected Arsonist After Recent Wildfires

On Monday, residents of Chatsworth, California apprehended 41-year-old Alejandro Martinez after he allegedly started a fire near their homes, a response fueled by the recent deadly wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes and businesses.

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Climate Change Increased Los Angeles Wildfire Risk by 35%: 28 Dead, 10,000 Homes Destroyed

The January 7, 2024, Los Angeles wildfires, worsened by climate change-induced drought and Santa Ana winds, resulted in 28 deaths, approximately 10,000 destroyed homes, and weeks of toxic smoke exposure for millions; a World Weather Attribution study found climate change increased the likelihood of ...

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Mudslides, Road Closures Hit Southern California Burn Areas After Heavy Rains

Heavy rains caused mudslides and debris flows in Southern California burn areas over the weekend, including Malibu and Altadena, prompting road closures, school cancellations, and safety warnings; the National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for Malibu.

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LA Wildfires Push Home Insurance Premiums to Record Highs

The Los Angeles wildfires, potentially exceeding \$20 billion in insured losses, are causing dramatic increases in homeowner insurance premiums across the US, driven by increased frequency and severity of natural disasters and rising rebuilding costs, potentially leaving many homeowners underinsured...

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zeit.de
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US Hit by Simultaneous Wildfires and Winter Storm

Simultaneous wildfires in California, causing over 12,000 damaged or destroyed buildings and 27 deaths, and a severe winter storm impacting the Southern US, prompting states of emergency and affecting around 40 million people with weather warnings, highlight the nation's vulnerability to extreme wea...

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