Many Americans are buying homes in flood zones—and don't realize it
The Flood Insurance Rate Maps used by FEMA are based on antiquated data and obsolete models. As a result, the U.S. government ...
New report breaks down flood insurance crisis
A new report is highlighting the current state of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and issues that led to ...
‘It turned ugly quick’: North Carolina mayor says daughter was denied $750 FEMA aid promised by Kamala Harris after Hurricane Helene ‘wiped out’ her home — here’s ...
Before Hurricane Milton crashed in Florida this week, Hurricane Helene hit the Southeastern U.S. hard, leaving widespread ...
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How Does FEMA Work With My Homeowners Insurance?
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) can complement your homeowners insurance policy by covering damage that isn’t ...
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Do you need flood insurance? FEMA releases updated flood risk maps
If you live near a coastline, stream or major body of water, you may want to look into getting flood insurance.
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If you let your flood insurance lapse and then got hit by Helene, you may be able to renew it
Usually people who have policies through the FEMA-run National Flood Insurance Program get a 30-day grace period after their ...
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Bill Cassidy: Investing in flood prevention infrastructure works. Here's what we are doing.
In this guest column, Sen. Bill Cassidy explains what must happen in Congress for Louisiana to continue to fight floods.
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FEMA extends renewal period for flood insurance policyholders affected by Milton
WASHINGTON— While renewal dates have passed for some National Flood Insurance Program policyholders in Florida who were affected by Hurricane Milton, these policyholders may be able to take steps that ...
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FEMA Extends Flood Insurance Renewal Deadlines for Storm-Hit Florida and Six Other States
FEMA extends the renewal deadline for flood insurance policies for those affected by Storm Helene until Nov. 26, 2024.
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Floods are becoming more common in Vermont. Here's how to get flood insurance.
Hazardous weather conditions are only going to become more common due to climate change, meteorologists from the National ...
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As Floods Become Bigger and More Common, Risks from Insurance Gaps Also Grow
Few homeowners are protected against flood damage. What can be done to reduce the burden of recovery on them and their communities?
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FEMA extends renewal period for flood insurance policyholders
Certain policyholders in states impacted by Hurricane Helene, including Florida, now have a limited opportunity to renew their policies without a consequence of a lapse in coverage.