As coastal Georgia rapidly develops and approaches an abnormally wet hurricane season, its flood zone maps need an upgrade.

Fort Myers Beach’s temporary use permits expire Sept. 23. Find out who’s affected and how to check your property status.

The new maps, which update floodways, the 100-year floodplain and special flood hazard areas, will be available through the ...

Sarah Labowitz is a senior fellow in the Sustainability, Climate and Geopolitics Program at the Carnegie Endowment for ...

Flooding insurance isn't required for everyone, but more and more Missourians may need it as extreme rainfall becomes more common.

Pennsylvania’s emergency director urged FEMA to reconsider policy changes that could raise aid thresholds and cost shares, ...

Science and technology have made many hazards predictable in ways that were unthinkable 150 years ago. Tragedies, like the ...

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The task force found that fewer than 2% of insured homes in Pennsylvania are protected against flooding. High flood insurance ...

Zhao Jiyu, a 76-year-old tourist from Tianjin's Jinnan district, was stranded for two days. With the help of soldiers, she and her husband were relocated to a local homestay on Monday.

Louisiana is implementing more drastic legislation to help curb distracted driving in all its forms, whether it's texting, ...