New flood elevation maps were issued by the USGS in 2012 ... due to the incredibly low sum FEMA offered. When Robb applied to FEMA after Topical Storm Fred to get help for rebuilding his home ...

Some properties in the floodplain that were built before 1982, (prior to the existence of the floodplain maps), might be eligible for FEMA buy-back programs that would allow the city to purchase ...

Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in the cities of ...

Property owners have time to appeal maps if the lowest part of the building is touching the ground above the base flood ...

You may qualify for lower flood insurance costs if you have an elevation certificate that shows your first floor is higher than the first floor determined by FEMA. More than 1,000 communities ...

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced that additional state emergency response resources ahead of potentially heavy ...

FEMA last week approved $5.7 million in grants to elevate 33 homes in Jefferson Parish that experienced flood damage from the Aug. 2021 storm. The funding will cover 100% of the cost of elevation.

If you are in a high-risk flood zone, consider getting an elevation certificate, which can dramatically reduce your pricing. To obtain an elevation certificate, FEMA has a list of resources for ...