AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFlood Insurance Gap: A new analysis warns the U.S. flood insurance protection gap is worse than thought, with outdated FEMA maps and past-risk assumptions leaving far more homeowners undercovered; under higher-emissions scenarios, uninsured losses could jump beyond coastal states and hit places like Illinois. Air Quality & Heat Risk: Chicago is issuing air pollution action days earlier and harder as ozone spikes, putting millions at lung-damage risk—another reminder that extreme weather is arriving with sharper impacts. Water Infrastructure Costs: Brookfield is weighing a 4.13% water rate hike tied to Lake Michigan water costs and lead service line replacement loans required under state and federal rules. National Trails Day (Illinois): Illinois state parks are hosting hikes and tours June 6 to spotlight fragile habitats like Volo Bog and encourage responsible stewardship. Local Cyber Insurance Warning (Chicago): A Chicago CEO says many cyber claims are being denied when multi-factor authentication isn’t fully enforced, urging businesses to tighten security before renewals. Wildlife Habitat Protection: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service finalized habitat protections for the endangered rusty patched bumble bee.
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