Max Sosa, left, recovers a lamp from a neighbor's home that was flooded by the Rio Grande. (Image credit: AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Dealing with a flooded home is stressful and difficult – especially for people who are struggling financially.
Lucas Belury, a PhD candidate at the University of Arizona, researches flooding in predominantly Latino communities in the Rio Grande Valley. It’s an area prone to flooding – and the problem is growing worse as the climate warms.
He says many residents have limited incomes and lack bank accounts. Some may not qualify for FEMA aid or hesitate to apply – for example, if they lack legal status, or do not have documents proving they own their home.
