If current leadership cannot achieve reinstatement, residents should consider recall procedures or a disincorporation petition County commissioners should prepare for potential city disincorporation ...

Temporary funding for the National Flood Insurance Program runs out January 30 unless Congress votes to extend it. Meanwhile, ...

For half a century, a federal program has covered most at-risk properties. Now, a private company is pitching a plan to ...

In hurricane-prone Florida, securing an adequate home insurance policy that covers wind damage is critical. Hurricanes can ...

Flooding and mudslides pose unique challenges for homeowners when it comes to insurance. Many find out they are either ...

Recovery efforts in Washington underscore the need for alignment between NFIP's mandate framework and FEMA's modernized risk assessment model. Updating mortgage requirements to reflect individualized ...

FEMA approved the city to join its Community Rating System, a program that rewards municipalities that take steps to reduce flood risk.

LELAND, N.C. (WECT) - The Town of Leland is seeking FEMA funds to help reduce future flood risk in a local neighborhood. According to a press release, the town applied for a FEMA Hazard Mitigation ...

When the US Federal Emergency Management Agency overhauled rates for millions of homeowners in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), in 2021, the goal was to end decades of underpricing and to ...

A new study finds that many homeowners face a higher flood risk than they expect. It’s a prospect that raises questions about the accuracy of government flood maps that determine insurance coverage, ...