Flood insurance lifeline extended — but new deadline looms for NC homeowners

Lawmakers face pressure to fix a $22 billion debt and avoid another lapse that could leave NC homeowners uninsured.

Lack of funding for National Flood Insurance Program can stall home sales

The government shutdown cost the economy billions of dollars and it could happen again come January. That’s why lawmakers ...
Center on Budget and Policy PrioritiesOpinion

States Should Use Funding Available Pre- and Post-Disaster to Build Long-Term Resilience to Climate Change

Executive SummaryWhat Can States Do?Foster cross-agency coordination on hazard mitigation and climate adaptationRequire ...
Tillamook Headlight Herald

FEMA gathers feedback on flood insurance update (copy)

As part of the public comment process on proposed changes to the National Flood Insurance Plan’s code requirements for partnering agencies, the Federal Emergency Management Agency held a virtual meeti ...
JD Supra

NFIP Reauthorization Included In Spending Bill

The legislation reopening the government signed by President Trump, H.R. 5731, also reauthorizes the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) until January 30, 2026, the same day the spending measure ...
Palm Beach Post

Government shutdown suspended national flood policies, increasing interest in private market

A federal government shutdown has halted the issuance of new National Flood Insurance Program policies. Private flood insurance is filling the gap, allowing real estate transactions to continue.
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State alerts homeowners as National Flood Insurance Program halts during federal shutdown

WSP: Driver faces vehicular homicide, DUI for Thanksgiving crash that killed 95-year-old A Washington man is facing vehicular homicide and DUI charges for a crash that killed a 95-year-old passenger ...
Kiplinger

Government Shutdown Freezes National Flood Insurance Program: What Homeowners and Buyers Need to Know

FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program is unavailable for new customers, increased coverage or renewals during the government shutdown. That means some home sales could be stalled. Did you know that ...
New Orleans City Business

Federal flood insurance pause hurting Louisiana, Cassidy says

The prolonged government shutdown has disrupted the National Flood Insurance Program, leaving roughly half a million Louisiana policyholders in limbo and complicating property sales, U.S. Sen. Bill ...
Florida Today

Can you buy home, flood insurance during hurricane season? What to know in Florida

Homeowners' insurance and flood insurance are typically sold as separate policies. Most flood insurance policies have a 30-day waiting period before they become active. It is difficult to get new ...
WLOX

State leaders work to address lapse in National Flood Insurance Program amid shutdown

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - State leaders are working to address a lapse in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Congressmen Mike Ezell and Troy Carter of Louisiana are leading the effort. The ...
AOL

Government shutdown and flood insurance: What happens to NFIP coverage and what are your options?

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) cannot issue new flood insurance policies during a government shutdown. Existing NFIP policies remain valid if issued on or before September 30, 2025 and ...