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If there is so much uncertainty in living there, why do people keep rebuilding in the same spot?


National Flood Insurance Program and other subsidies.

Private insurance rates should increase and drive out residents. Business losses should drive out both business and residents.

Without subsidies, I suspect the market would increase the COL such that it would lower the population.




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