Over the years, Gordon Peabody has learned to respect the water. As a coastal consultant living and working in Provincetown, Massachusetts, he's helped develop innovative techniques for protecting ...

The National Flood Insurance Program, which accounts for 88% of the nation's flood insurance and is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is set to expire on Sept. 30. If Congress and ...

HOUSTON – This hurricane season is expected to be very active, and we have seen the devastation flooding can cause in the Houston area. If you don’t already have flood insurance, you should consider ...

The National Flood Insurance Program's expiration looms, but experts predict renewal despite federal budget cuts. FEMA faces potential restructuring, but the flood insurance program is considered ...

welch — Helping flooded communities reduce the chances for future devastation through new flood mitigation efforts is one of FEMA’s goals, according to the federal agency’s acting director. Acting ...

North Dakota and federal flood insurance specialists will be at the Fargo Civic Center Wednesday to answer Cass County residents' questions about flood issues and to hold flood insurance training for ...

The Flood Insurance Rate Maps used by FEMA are based on antiquated data and obsolete models. As a result, the U.S. government downplays flood risks for homeowners across the country—but especially in ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Amid soaring flood insurance premiums, FEMA has introduced a policy change that could ease the financial burden on policyholders. Late last year, FEMA, which administers the ...

Some Houstonians could see their flood insurance bills drop by hundreds of dollars next year as the city seeks additional discounts for policyholders for the first time in over 15 years. The Federal ...