FEMA Fails to Adhere to Mapping Requirements, Leaving Millions Unprotected and Unaware
Designed to communicate flood vulnerability for high-, moderate- and low-risk flood zones, FEMA flood maps continue to be the golden standard for recognizing flood risk throughout the United States. However, due to several limitations, these flood maps often fail to...
Preparing for a Flood Using Sandbags
Even a foot of water around your home from minor flooding can cause severe damage. For those residing in flood-prone locations, sandbags may help save your property or business from flood waters. The use of sandbags is a simple and effective method to prevent or...
Flood Coverage Gap: The Most Underinsured Risk in America
There are currently 5.1 million flood insurance policies in America. Flood experts have estimated that if all flood-prone properties carried flood insurance, the number of flood policies would be 30 to 35 million. So, why are only 15 percent of at-risk properties...