Agency: "Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security." SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is extending the public comment period for its notice of ...

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7-- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2024: Today, FEMA published a Federal Register notice ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Our Better Call Behnken investigation has discovered the federal government can deny your flood insurance claim, even when you did everything right. Now, new homeowners left of on ...

Alex Carver is a writer and researcher based in Charlotte, N.C. A contributor to major news websites such as Automoblog and USA Today, she’s written content in sectors such as insurance, warranties, ...

With the government shutdown in its 21st day, one significant impact is hitting some homeowners: The halting of new federal flood insurance policies. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which ...

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 ...

If your house isn’t sitting next to a river or the ocean, flood insurance probably feels unnecessary. But the numbers say otherwise. According to FEMA, 99% of U.S. counties have experienced a flooding ...

Floods are one of the most damaging and expensive natural disasters, and they’re not covered by home insurance policies. Homeowners and business owners in flood-prone areas should be prepared for the ...

An inch of water can cause up to $25,000 in damage to your home. But, while homeowners insurance covers a lot, it rarely covers flooding caused by rainstorms, hurricanes or other severe weather. There ...