Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy recently announced the creation of the Connecticut Shoreline Resiliency Fund, a low-interest loan program for state residents who are subject to coastal flooding and would like to elevate their homes and flood-proof their...

1. Reduce Speed & Observe the Posted Speed Limit at All Timesa. The National Safety Council® Defensive Driving Division reminds drivers that "Exceeding the posted speed limit or driving at an unsafe speed is the most common error in fatal accidents."2. Wear Your...

MIAMI - Sharp increases in federal flood insurance rates are distressing coastal homeowners from Hawaii to New England and are starting to hurt property values and housing sales in areas just beginning to recover from the recession, according to residents and...

Consider installing water detection devices in your home. These systems can detect even small amounts of water. They can be wired into a centrally monitored alarm system that will send a signal to notify you in the event of a leak. These systems may also entitle you...