Hurricanes are taking the election by storm. Here's where Harris and Trump stand on natural disaster policies.

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Harris and Trump's records on responding to natural disasters offer clues on how they'd react as president.

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I spent $1.25 million on a 'hurricane-proof' home in Milton's path. I'm not evacuating.

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Side by side of the housing development of Hunters Point and Hurricane Milton making the tides rise.
The developer of the Hunters Point development near Tampa, Florida, said it is built to withstand extreme weather caused by the climate crisis.

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Hurricane Helene cleanup crews are scrambling in Florida — but time is running out. That makes Milton more dangerous.

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Debris piled up on a street in Treasure Island, Florida after Hurricane Helene.

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Tampa mayor warns residents they will 'die' if they don't evacuate, as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida

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Thousands evacuate from St. Petersburg, Florida, ahead of Hurricane Milton on October 7, 2024. Tampa's mayor warned that any who choose to remain in the city will "die."

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Hurricane Milton is now a Category 5 storm. It's threatening an already-battered Florida — and is now a political issue.

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Residents in Palm Harbor, Florida, fill sandbags as Hurricane Milton approaches. Officials have warned homeowners along the state's west coast to evacuate.
Residents in Palm Harbor, Florida, filling sandbags as Hurricane Milton approaches. Officials have told homeowners along the state's west coast to evacuate.

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Pete Buttigieg says he had a call with Elon Musk to talk about Hurricane Helene because 'the best thing to do is just to pick up the phone'

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Pete Buttigieg says he and Elon Musk had a call where they ironed out details regarding Hurricane Helene relief efforts.

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Owning a home in Florida is a huge gamble. Some people are starting to question whether it's worth it.

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The aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Horseshoe Beach, Florida.

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Picking up extra jobs, canceling classes, and huddling in a Walmart: How North Carolina college students are navigating Hurricane Helene

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North Carolina college students describe the disruptions they've faced since Hurricane Helene hit.

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Video shows a stray alligator swimming near Florida's flooded streets after Hurricane Helene displaced it

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Rain or shine, it's common for Floridians to brush up against gators.

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A self-employed couple lost their home and livelihoods in Hurricane Helene. Their home insurance doesn't come close to enabling them to rebuild their lives.

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Composite image of the remains of Andrew Marsh and Lindsay Thomas's house; a selfie of the two of them in a car; and their hands with bandages and a drip in the hospital after Hurricane Helene.
Andrew Marsh and Lindsay Thomas lost their home in Hurricane Helene.

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