For the third year in a row the potential of a natural disaster, such as a hurricane, tornado, flood or wildfire, is the type of threat that causes most concern among Americans.

Climate Central, a nonprofit news organization that analyzes and reports on climate science, has ranked the U.S. cities most vulnerable to major coastal floods.

The House of Representatives voted to pass legislation that encourages the sale of private flood insurance in place of policies from the federal government.

New York City will be awarded $176 million in federal funding to build a new flood protection system around Lower Manhattan.
 

A new report shows which states face the greatest threat from natural disasters.

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio announced $100 million in capital funding for continued storm protection in lower Manhattan to protect it from flooding.
 

In 2016 FEMA will approve disaster-preparedness funds only for states whose governors approve hazard-mitigation plans that address climate change. 

Failing to prepare for extreme weather events has cost the United States $1.15 trillion in economic losses from 1980 to 2010 and could cost another trillion in coming years.