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FEMA's flood maps often miss dangerous flash flood risks, leaving homeowners unprepared
While FEMA has improved the accuracy and accessibility of the maps over time with better data, digital tools and community ...
What flood insurance does and does not cover
The disappointing surprise is that while the standard home insurance policy does cover fire and wind damage, even good ...
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Flood risk is widespread in the U.S. Few people have insurance for it
Climate change is increasing the risk of dangerous floods. But people often balk at the cost of flood insurance, especially ...
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Only 7% of Texan Homes Have Flood Insurance. It's Time to Check Your Coverage, Wherever You Live
Only 7% of homeowners in Texas currently have flood coverage, despite standard homeowners' insurance typically excluding ...
Heavy rain interrupted travel and flooded streets in New England. Should you get flood insurance?
Insurance brokers say more people are asking whether they should buy flood insurance -- even if they don’t live in a ...
Years Before Disaster, Camp Mystic Buildings Were Removed from Flood Zone After Appeal to FEMA
Back in 2011, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) included Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian camp, in a “Special ...
5 on Your Side: Navigating the post-flood insurance maze
If you lost your home, car, or other belongings in this week's flooding, navigating the insurance maze can be yet another ...
Insurance inquiries surge amid catastrophic Texas flooding
Many homeowners mistakenly believe flood insurance is only for those in high-risk zones or that homeowners’ insurance covers ...
FEMA removed dozens of Camp Mystic buildings from flood insurance map in 2014, records show
Federal regulators repeatedly granted appeals to remove Camp Mystic's buildings from their 100-year flood map, loosening oversight as the camp expanded.