Climate change is making extreme weather events more frequent and intense, according to climate scientists and government data. But people and governments are generally living in the past and haven’t embraced that extreme weather is now the norm, to say nothing about preparing for the nastier future

As Texas begins to assess the toll of catastrophic flash floods over the July Fourth weekend, experts say the devastation underscores the importance of flood insurance.

Awareness of the need for greater home safety is on the rise, but many U.S. homeowners are still vulnerable to risks like water damage, wind, hail, and fire, according to a new report from The Hanover Insurance Group.

A national watchdog safety group reports that Texas is near the bottom when it comes to storm protection. The Institute for Business and Home Safety said a lack of building codes is putting homeowners at risk.