Anyone who has been through a flood or hurricane knows the scene: waterlogged furniture piled on curbs, gutted homes with mold creeping up the walls, families displaced for months. But the recovery ...

A federally appointed council is recommending major changes to flood insurance in America, including shifting more policies from FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program into the private market DELRAY ...

When torrents of muddy water filled the Trader Joe’s parking lot at Chapel Hill’s Eastgate Crossing this month, sending shopping carts clattering downstream, business owners were frustrated but not ...

Middlesex County has launched a comprehensive FEMA-backed flood study in hopes of preventing damage during future storms. The Southern Middlesex Flood Mitigation and Resiliency Study is targeting 10 ...

Better understanding flood risk and strengthening preparation and response are central to Middlesex County’s latest effort to prevent disasters like those seen during Hurricane Ida and Tropical Storm ...

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FLORIDA – With hurricane season weeks away, Florida homeowners are watching Washington amid uncertainty over the future of FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program, which helps millions recover after ...

Atlantic Hurricane Season is coming up. Since many flood insurance policies take 30 days to take effect, it's worth determining if you need one in advance. Flood insurance is mandatory for any home or ...

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A vehicle is stranded in high waters on a flooded highway at Interstate 10 and Washington in Houston, July 8, 2024, after Hurricane Beryl came ashore. WASHINGTON — More than 17 million people along ...

Whether it’s a $6,000 or $500 annual premium, rising flood insurance costs have put serious financial pressure on Myrtle Beach area residents who live in a high-risk flood zone. Michael Peterson’s ...