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# June 9, 2016: Modeling Water Weakness, Wildfire Claims Decried and Distinguishing Derechos
- URL: https://www.riskmarketnews.com/june-9-2016-modeling-water-weakness-wildfire-claims-decried-distinguishing-derechos/
- Published: 2016-06-09T07:13:07.000Z
- Updated: 2016-06-09T07:13:07.000Z
- Author: Chris Westfall

## Risk Science: What You Need to Read Today

### [Derecho Science: The Debate About What a Derecho Is and What it Isn’t](https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2016/06/08/derecho-science-the-debate-about-what-a-derecho-is-and-what-it-isnt/?ref=riskmarketnews.com)

#### [Washington Post](https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2016/06/08/derecho-science-the-debate-about-what-a-derecho-is-and-what-it-isnt/?ref=riskmarketnews.com)

The basic, scientific criteria used to identify and categorize these violent storms remains embroiled in debate.

### [Computing Told Us How Close We Came to a Global Pandemic of a Drug-Resistant Flu](https://theconversation.com/computing-told-us-how-close-we-came-to-a-global-pandemic-of-a-drug-resistant-flu-58933?ref=riskmarketnews.com)

#### [The Conversation](https://theconversation.com/computing-told-us-how-close-we-came-to-a-global-pandemic-of-a-drug-resistant-flu-58933?ref=riskmarketnews.com)

Mathematical and computational biologists have developed new models that describe the process of infection within a human host.

### [APEC: Climate Prediction Tool to Help Mitigate Damage of Extreme Weather](http://www.andina.com.pe/Ingles/noticia-apec-climate-prediction-tool-to-help-mitigate-damage-of-extreme-weather-616257.aspx?ref=riskmarketnews.com)

#### [Andina](http://www.andina.com.pe/Ingles/noticia-apec-climate-prediction-tool-to-help-mitigate-damage-of-extreme-weather-616257.aspx?ref=riskmarketnews.com)

The Multi-Model Ensemble forecasts temperature and rainfall patterns for up to three months.

### [This Quiz Will Teach You About the Natural Hazards Near You](http://www.businessinsider.com/this-quiz-will-teach-you-about-the-natural-hazards-near-you?ref=riskmarketnews.com)

#### [Business Insider](http://www.businessinsider.com/this-quiz-will-teach-you-about-the-natural-hazards-near-you?ref=riskmarketnews.com)

The quiz series aims to raise awareness of natural hazards, including hurricanes, wildfires, floods, earthquakes, volcanoes

## Risk Business: What You Need to Read Today

### [Insurance Companies, Cities Work to Shore Up Weaknesses in Water Infrastructure](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/globe-politics-insider/insurance-companies-cities-work-to-shore-up-weaknesses-in-water-infrastructure/article30350270/?ref=riskmarketnews.com)

#### [Globe and Mail (sub may be required)](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/globe-politics-insider/insurance-companies-cities-work-to-shore-up-weaknesses-in-water-infrastructure/article30350270/?ref=riskmarketnews.com)

Canadian cities are testing a new statistics-based risk modelling tool that will help them identify weaknesses in their water infrastructure as flood risks increase.

### [State Flags Insurer’s Proposed Assignment of Benefits Restrictions](http://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/realestate/fl-heritage-seeks-disapproved-aob-restriction-20160608-story.html?ref=riskmarketnews.com)

#### [Sun Sentinel ](http://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/realestate/fl-heritage-seeks-disapproved-aob-restriction-20160608-story.html?ref=riskmarketnews.com)

Heritage Property & Casualty put itself in the middle of an ongoing battle between insurers and repair contractors in Florida.

### [The Long-Term Costs of the Sydney Storms Will Outweigh the $100m Damage Bill](http://www.smh.com.au/comment/the-long-term-costs-of-the-sydney-storms-will-outweigh-the-1b-damage-bill-20160609-gpf9y8.html?ref=riskmarketnews.com)

#### [Sydney Morning Herald](http://www.smh.com.au/comment/the-long-term-costs-of-the-sydney-storms-will-outweigh-the-1b-damage-bill-20160609-gpf9y8.html?ref=riskmarketnews.com)

The long-term social costs of a disaster outweigh the immediate financial costs.

### [Canada Fire Victims Feel Insurance Squeeze Amid Clean Up](http://www.reuters.com/article/us-canada-wildfire-insurance-idUSKCN0YV0CA?ref=riskmarketnews.com)

#### [Reuters](http://www.reuters.com/article/us-canada-wildfire-insurance-idUSKCN0YV0CA?ref=riskmarketnews.com)

The insurance claims process is already deepening a sense of misery for many homeowners and businesspeople starting to rebuild their live