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No, homeowners and renters insurance policies don’t typically cover flood damage
Separate flood insurance policies are available through private companies or a national program managed by FEMA.
Extreme Weather
Your homeowners insurance may cover tornado damage, but it depends on where you live
Some standard homeowners insurance policies cover tornado damage, but you may need to purchase additional windstorm coverage if you live in a storm-prone area.
Extreme Weather
Does homeowner insurance cover tornado damage?
Some standard homeowners insurance policies cover tornado damage, but you may need to purchase additional windstorm coverage if you live in a storm-prone area.
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No, it didn’t rain worms in China
A video posted online claims to show a street covered in worms that allegedly fell from the sky. But there is a much less horrifying explanation for the brown blobs.
Environment
Blackbird flock in Mexico streets in viral video isn't unusual
Social media users falsely claimed a viral video of a massive blackbird flock roosting in a city was a sign of an impending “environmental crisis.”
Environment
There’s no federal law against people collecting rainwater
State rules differ on whether people can collect rainwater, but there is no federal law banning the practice.
Weather
What is an atmospheric river? 5 Fast Facts about the weather system
VERIFY is answering five top questions about atmospheric rivers, including how they’re defined and rated on a scale of 1 to 5.
Environment
Misrepresented data used to falsely 'prove' polar bears thriving
For more than a decade, people have falsely claimed polar bears are “thriving,” using an “increasing population” as proof. We explain the real status of polar bears.
Extreme Weather
Video claiming to show Buffalo Walmart looting during blizzard is over two years old
A viral video claims to show a Buffalo Walmart being looted, but it wasn’t taken amid the deadly winter storm this year.
Weather
Video claiming to show Buffalo Walmart looting during blizzard is over two years old
A viral video claims to show a Buffalo Walmart being looted, but it wasn’t taken amid the deadly winter storm this year.
Extreme Weather
Verifying 5 claims about cold weather and homes
Should you use a ceiling fan in the winter? How about dripping your faucet? VERIFY gives you tips to prepare your home for extreme cold.
Weather
No, homeowners and renters insurance policies don’t typically cover flood damage
Separate flood insurance policies are available through private companies or a national program managed by FEMA.
Extreme Weather
Your homeowners insurance may cover tornado damage, but it depends on where you live
Some standard homeowners insurance policies cover tornado damage, but you may need to purchase additional windstorm coverage if you live in a storm-prone area.
Extreme Weather
Does homeowner insurance cover tornado damage?
Some standard homeowners insurance policies cover tornado damage, but you may need to purchase additional windstorm coverage if you live in a storm-prone area.
World
No, it didn’t rain worms in China
A video posted online claims to show a street covered in worms that allegedly fell from the sky. But there is a much less horrifying explanation for the brown blobs.
Environment
Blackbird flock in Mexico streets in viral video isn't unusual
Social media users falsely claimed a viral video of a massive blackbird flock roosting in a city was a sign of an impending “environmental crisis.”
Environment
There’s no federal law against people collecting rainwater
State rules differ on whether people can collect rainwater, but there is no federal law banning the practice.
Weather
What is an atmospheric river? 5 Fast Facts about the weather system
VERIFY is answering five top questions about atmospheric rivers, including how they’re defined and rated on a scale of 1 to 5.
Environment
Misrepresented data used to falsely 'prove' polar bears thriving
For more than a decade, people have falsely claimed polar bears are “thriving,” using an “increasing population” as proof. We explain the real status of polar bears.
Extreme Weather
Video claiming to show Buffalo Walmart looting during blizzard is over two years old
A viral video claims to show a Buffalo Walmart being looted, but it wasn’t taken amid the deadly winter storm this year.
Weather
Video claiming to show Buffalo Walmart looting during blizzard is over two years old
A viral video claims to show a Buffalo Walmart being looted, but it wasn’t taken amid the deadly winter storm this year.
Extreme Weather
Verifying 5 claims about cold weather and homes
Should you use a ceiling fan in the winter? How about dripping your faucet? VERIFY gives you tips to prepare your home for extreme cold.
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