RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- While we still have more than a month left in hurricane season, October historically is the third busiest month for the storms.
On top of that, the federal government shutdown is making it difficult for some homeowners looking to add or renew their flood insurance policies.
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey says this includes issues with starting a new policy or even renewing one.
"Well, it affects the national flood insurance program more so than the overall insurance industry,” Causey told CBS 17 News on Tuesday.
The National Flood Insurance Program is through FEMA.
"Right now, in the midst of this government shutdown, the National Flood Insurance Program cannot issue new policies or they cannot renew policies,” said Causey. "You can submit a