...high priority: “Managing the UK’s rising flood threat better is crucial for the five million properties at risk offlooding,” stated the ABI. “It is also essential to ensure that flood insurance remains widely available. We welcome this...
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...when it gets used, it's important.' The house is anchored to the ground by two vertical guideposts. At times offlooding, the house moves up the guideposts — up to 12 feet — to prevent it from drifting." Full Story: In New Orleans...
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