ABC News' Night Line recently ran a segment on the National Flood Insurance Program. The headline for the story had to do with the question whether the federal government should be in the business of rebuilding vacation homes in places like Dauphin Island where storms repeatedly cause damage.
We were more attracted to the video portion of the segment. The video shows exactly why people want to have vacation homes in places like Dauphin Island. This little gem of an island in the Gulf of Mexico looks every bit a remote tropical isle half a world away.
You can access the video directly at the Night Line web site. It's about 10 minutes long. A broadband connection is a must. Just turn your computer speakers to mute and enjoy the view.
And if you really want to get the whole story about the NFIP and Dauphin Island, here are a few National Flood Insurance Program articles for additional reading.