USA: NYC at highest risk of hurricane losses - report

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According to a new report prepared by CoreLogic, the greater New York City area is the region that could suffer the largest financial damage in case of a major hurricane, writes AlertNet. Although Miami is more likely to be hit by a hurricane, the report suggests that there is a risk of damage in the New York City metro area too, especially due to flooding.

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