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How to Recover From a Natural Disaster

En español | Older adults increasingly live in areas where extreme weather and natural disasters are becoming more common, severe and costly. Floods are the most prevalent natural disaster in the U.S., and tornadoes have occurred in every state. The area where you live may determine how you and your home are most vulnerable. Also: Disaster Preparedness

Health & Safety

12 Tips to Help You Clean Up After a Tornado, Flood or Hurricane

Get safety gear, assess water damage, save what you can

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Power Outage? Here’s How Long Food Lasts in the Fridge and Freezer

Expert tips to avoid getting sick from spoiled food

What Is a Digital Vault, and Do I Need One?

Store important documents securely in the cloud. Share as necessary

Money

8 Ways to Regain Your Financial Footing After a Natural Disaster

Tax breaks, federal aid, savvy asset allocation can help

How to Avoid Disaster Fraud and FEMA Scams

Scammers pose as contractors, FEMA officials, others

Save Time, Trouble in Filing a Home Insurance Claim After Disasters

These tips could make it easier when you need speed

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6 Things You Didn’t Know But Should About Flood Insurance

It's not too expensive. Recovery is tougher without it

Travel

Understanding Airline Passenger Refunds

Passengers are entitled to refunds if they don’t want to be rebooked

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