Life Kit Protect your home this hurricane season
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Jun 12, 2025 
Jessica Meszaros, a climate and environment reporter at WUSF, brings personal experience of hurricane flooding to the discussion. She shares valuable insights on assessing flood risk and offers practical strategies to flood-proof homes. The conversation highlights the emotional strain homeowners face, emphasizing preparedness and safety tips, including document security and the importance of flood insurance. With climate change intensifying storms, her expertise helps listeners navigate challenges and enhance resilience during hurricane season.
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Personal Flood Damage and Rebuild
- Jessica Meszaros experienced flooding with just a few inches of rainwater in her Tampa home during Hurricane Milton.
- She replaced drywall with dew rock and wood baseboards with PVC to prevent future mold and rot.
Climate Change Intensifies Flood Risk
- Warming waters in the Gulf are making hurricanes stronger and wetter, increasing flooding.
- More people worldwide now live in flood-prone areas than previously thought, driven by extreme rainfall and sea level rise.
Assess Your Home's Flood Risk
- Check your flood risk at floodsmart.gov by entering your zip code to learn flood zone levels and risks.
- Also ask neighbors, home inspectors, and research your home's history for real-life flooding insight.