Tag: Federal Emergency Management Agency

Only about 12% of the nearly 9 million properties across the state of Florida have flood insurance.

A data-driven disaster tool shows 'bias' against rural communities.

Appointed officials have life-saving solutions to keep the public safe from rising temperatures, but don’t have political power.

A new report finds that data gaps end up putting vulnerable communities at even more risk.

Just one inch of water can cause up to $25,000 in damage to your home.

The federal agency is overhauling its disaster rules in a bid to end a cycle of rebuilding in unsafe areas.

When hurricanes cause power outages, microgrids keep critical services running at hospitals, universities, homes and businesses.

NOAA predicts between 17 and 25 named storms this summer and fall, with eight to 13 achieving hurricane status.

As Florida braces for the next storm season, the imperative for decisive action has never been clearer.

Climate change brings more frequent and intense natural disasters, increasing costs and leading to increasing expectations of loss.