West Palm Beach-based filmmaker Katie Carpenter writes that, with all the holiday festivities, you may have missed FEMA’s new ...
A storm of frustration is brewing for residents who suffered flooding during the hurricane season, even though they don't ...
(WFLA) — It’s a Florida nightmare ... it was a no brainer. “No flood zones,” she said. “None.” They’re moving. Now the question is, where? “We are very heavily looking at elevation ...
Flood insurance in Florida costs an average of $853 per year for a policy ... Flood insurance isn't required if you're located in what are called X, C or B flood zones. That's because your home has a ...
Before buying a house in a flood zone, it’s important to know the risks and costs involved — especially with the increase in ...
Residents like Kevin Sewell, whose home was inundated with several feet of water despite being in flood zone X, feel the city bears responsibility. “We want what’s right,” Sewell said ...
Ron DeSantis signed into law earlier this year, home sellers in Florida ... flood policy must be purchased to protect against flood damage. Lenders typically require coverage in high-risk zones ...
The average cost of flood insurance in Florida is $781 per year for a policy ... You can check whether your home is in one of these high-risk flood zones on the Federal Emergency Management ...
“Before Thursday was over, I was being evacuated by the Florida National Guard,” Sherri Allen said. Lakeland residents without mail service for three months Sherri’s Forest Hills home was in flood ...