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Flash Flooding Swamps Parts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey

Parts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey on Tuesday were facing another round of rain one day after they were swamped by a series of storms that the National Weather Service said caused a rare flash flood emergency. According to forecasters, …

Pennsylvania Governor Declares Disaster After Recent Floods

Days after touring areas of eastern Pennsylvania that were hard-hit by flooding, Governor Tom Wolf has signed a “disaster emergency” proclamation for the area. Friday’s move allows the state to ask for a federal disaster declaration and seek funding for …

N.Y. Proposes Establishing Private Right of Action for Insureds Suffering Disaster Losses

A New York legislator proposed a new bill that would establish a private right of action for the insured for unfair insurance settlement practices when the claim relates to loss or injury in regions where the governor has declared a …