It’s been more than two months since the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Harris County Flood Control District released the long-awaited draft maps highlighting updated flood risks across ...
A federally appointed council is recommending major changes to flood insurance in America, including shifting more policies ...
Summer storms, costly repairs, and program cuts may push home insurance rates higher next year; experts urge reviewing ...
A photo of Hurricane Helene making landfall in Florida the evening of Sept. 26, 2024. (Courtesy of National Oceanic and ...
A recent FEMA review council report represents a sound starting point for improving the delivery of assistance and more ...
Insurance officials say homeowners should review flood coverage and disaster plans before storms arrive. Many homes have none ...
For Southeast Louisiana residents, the efficiency of the federal government’s disaster response is not an abstract political ...
A peer‑reviewed study of 78 floods finds 43% of North Carolina buildings that took on water over the past two decades sit ...
A FEMA flood map—which outlines the areas within flood zones—can affect whether a homeowner needs flood insurance, what permits are required after a storm and how expensive it may be to rebuild, ...
Congress must act immediately to prevent a looming crisis that threatens homeowners and communities across Oregon. The ...
We look at three things homeowners and renters can do ahead of the summer disaster season to try to ensure any insurance claims they have to file are handled as quickly as possible.
Insurance is supposed to soften the blow when homes burn or flood. With some preparation, you can better your odds of a ...