Summary of Myths About Hurricanes—Lessons From Hurricane Ian & Florida

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This video discusses some of the myths surrounding hurricanes, specifically that climate change is making them worse, that private insurance is too expensive, and that government flood insurance is necessary. The video argues that these myths are not true, and that government insurance can actually be beneficial for those who have lost their homes in floods.

• 00:00:00 Hurricanes Ian and Florida were both destructive, but many of the myths about them that were propagated by the media were wrong. FEMA will cover 100 percent of the costs incurred from a hurricane, and communities are capable of rebuilding themselves without the help of the government. Prices for essential supplies like water, generators, and batteries increase immediately after a hurricane, but there is no evidence that hurricanes are getting worse due to climate change.
• 00:05:00 The myths presented in this video include the belief that climate change is making storms like Hurricane Ian worse, that private insurance is too expensive, and that government flood insurance is necessary. The video also discusses how government insurance can actually be beneficial, as it helps people who have lost their homes in floods not have to lose money.