For more than a month, a lapse in funding froze Americans' largest provider of flood insurance. The National Flood Insurance Program, which accounts for 90% of all U.S. flood policies, often couldn't ...

Did you know that because of the government shutdown, FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program is not available to new customers or people who want to increase their coverage? On March 15, Congress ...

As Congress negotiates a short-term deal to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown on October 1, homeowners might not be thinking about their flood insurance. But most flood insurance ...

Mortgage lenders require flood insurance on homes in certain FEMA-designated flood zones. Typically, the coverage requirement is either the full replacement cost of the home, the maximum amount ...

The following information was released by the office of the Mayor of Philadelphia:. This achievement is expected to save Philadelphia property owners, renters and businesses a combined $424,000 ...

Two large ponds designed to trap stormwater flank a quiet street in Harris County’s Aldine neighborhood, the site of one of 181 groups of projects funded by a record $2.5 billion flood-control ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

A truck barrels through flooded Old Bridge Drive on Aug. 6, 2024, at The Farm in Bluffton, S.C. after Tropical Storm Debby came through the overnight hours. Beaufort County’s flood mitigation efforts ...

During a press conference Thursday, Milwaukee County officials said FEMA representatives could be here as early as Monday to review the county’s damage from flooding. The flooding happened after major ...