With Harvey And Now Irma, Federal Funds And FEMA Are Put To The Test
The initial multibillion-dollar federal response is only the beginning of what will be needed to recover from two major storms. Where does it all go?
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North Carolina Urges Residents To Be Prepared For Hurricane Irma
North Carolinians are closely watching the path of Hurricane Irma, and the state is telling residents it's never too early to prepare an emergency plan.
At Least 100,000 Homes Were Affected By Harvey. Moving Back In Won't Be Easy
Tens of thousands of flood victims are going to need housing. It could be months, even years, before they'll be able to return home.
Insurers Gear Up For Deluge Of Claims, Hope To Avoid Sandy Repeat
To work all the expected flood claims, insurance companies will rely on hundreds of small processing companies. Some worry that inexperienced claims adjusters will do more harm than good.
In Storm-Tossed Houston Area, Most Homeowners Lack Flood Insurance
Congress is widely expected to approve billions in aid for flood-stricken areas, but it may take awhile to arrive.
Trump Promises '100 Percent' Support For Flood Victims
The president promises quick action on disaster assistance funds, expected to be in the billions of dollars. Meanwhile, his proposed budget cuts some FEMA programs.
Trump Rolls Back Obama-Era Flood Standards For Infrastructure Projects
An Obama order called for new public infrastructure projects to be built to withstand rising sea levels caused by climate change. President Trump revoked that order to accelerate the review process.
Mapping Coastal Flood Risk Lags Behind Sea Level Rise
Federal maps help determine who on the coast must buy flood insurance, but many don't include the latest data. Maryland is now making its own flood maps, so homeowners can see if they're at risk.
New Maps Label Much Of New Orleans Out Of Flood Hazard Area
The new maps mean flood insurance for these areas is optional. But with half the city at or below sea level and memories of post-Hurricane Katrina flooding, some worry they send the wrong message.
Catastrophic Floods In Louisiana Have Caused Massive Housing Crisis
An estimated 40,000 houses have been damaged by flooding that some people have compared to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Some 86,000 people have applied for federal disaster aid.