About 40% of flood insurance claims are from people who live in areas that FEMA says have low or medium flood risk. One key issue with FEMA maps is that they're based on where flooding has occurred in ...

It found that FEMA's flood maps mainly focus on coastal areas and may not fully capture flood risks in inland areas. This leaves many homes underinsured, especially in inland flood-prone areas.

Another consideration is changing our way of farming. In countries like Thailand and Cambodia, flood zones are used to grow rice. We must teach communities to consider switching from sorghum to ...

The map specifically assesses fire hazard, rather than risk, the agency says. "The map is like flood zone maps, where lands are described in terms of the probability level of a particular area ...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Map Service Center shows general flood risk by region. Enter your address in the search bar to see your area's flood zones. Or click "Search All ...

This close link has increasingly intertwined the fates of both economies in recent years. To deepen this connection, the new Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) was signed during the recent ...

Southern New Mexico communities recovering from last year’s fires and flooding will get a $137 million boost in federal funds. The Department of Housing and Urban Development announced $12 ...

Most already know about the $9 toll to enter Manhattan at or below 60th Street, in what's called the Congestion Relief Zone, but here's a look at exactly where drivers are and aren't being charged.

More than 100 flood warnings have been issued for parts of the south of England, meaning flooding is "expected" in these areas. More than 260 flood alerts are in place in parts of England and ...

Western Washington is divided into what are called the "public zones" for forecasting. Based on this map, watches, warnings, advisories, and special weather statements are issued for areas.

So where exactly is the congestion relief zone? How does the MTA ensure you're only charged once, and what about driving on the FDR? Here are the answers to the top congestion pricing questions ...