Whitehouse’s reference to FEMA’s map problems refers to flood insurance rate maps (AKA 100-year floodplain maps) that FEMA publishes. The situation was explored in depth in Grist (with WBUR ...

Jenniges spelled out for the council that it was FEMA that is moving the floodplain boundaries and not the city of Mitchell.

CANTON– St. Lawrence County residents have until the end of April to comment on changes being made to federal maps that ...

Appeals and comments can be submitted through June 17, 2025 for the cities of Hemphill and Pineland, as well as the ...

Outdated FEMA flood maps labeled ... highlights the need for updated maps that reflect the new reality of heavier precipitation from climate change and faster stormwater runoff from development.

The Service called on FEMA to update chronically outdated flood maps, develop new criteria to limit floodplain development, better mitigate harm when development does occur, and improve reporting and ...

The federal government’s flood maps, which are used nationwide to signal areas vulnerable to inundation, vastly ...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is encouraging Panola County residents to review the preliminary flood risk ...

The city of Longwood is working to get ahead of expected rainfalls in the next few decades to reduce risk of flooding in ...