Sizable share of island areas residents moving in 2015- 2020 cite natural disasters as main reason
WASHINGTON — Because of their unique climate and location, Island Areas are at increased risk for severe weather, including tropical storms, typhoons and hurricanes – and that’s a major reason resi





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