An expanded home buyback program for people living in flood-prone neighborhoods will be included in a later funding application.

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Some property owners without flood insurance (which mortgage lenders require of most people living in flood-plains) will get relief from a federal disaster-loan programme.

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Those living in flood-prone areas might want to consider carrying a small hammer or specific car window-breaking tool in the glove compartment for this purpose.

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Those not harmed, but living in the flood-ravaged area, still face plenty of challenges such as no electricity, a disrupted water supply, damaged roads and faulty communication.

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It said around half the 140, 000 people living in the camps are in flood-prone rice fields and low-lying coastal areas.

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The cleanest approach would be to get rid of federal flood insurance entirely and let the private market price the risks of living below sea level or in flood-prone areas.

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He supports legislation that would require anyone living in an area protected by a levee to have flood insurance.

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Meanwhile, some people living in Kilham claim the flooding last month was made worse because the council did not clear the gullies to allow the flood water to drain away.

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