The area has a 1% chance of major flooding, as defined by FEMA flood zone mapping,” said the Paterson mayor's interim chief ...

The island is requiring height verification before trimming dune vegetation after multiple hurricanes and tropical storms in ...

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In an executive order Monday, President Donald Trump demanded a “full-scale review” of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and requested a report proposing “structural changes” within ...

One of the big questions for Hendersonville City Council after Helene is how floods could affect future development.

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Flood insurance costs are lower if your property has low flood risk. FEMA flood insurance policies have set coverage limits, but if you feel you need more coverage, you can buy a private flood ...

On Monday, Google said it would update its maps to display Gulf of America as soon as the U.S. government updated its official maps. “We have a longstanding practice of applying name changes ...

Planned bans — such as in Australia — should be replaced with research and resources to educate parents and carers about the best ways to manage their children’s use of social media.