FEMA approved the city to join its Community Rating System, a program that rewards municipalities that take steps to reduce flood risk.

A home warranty and home insurance both provide peace of mind, but they offer different types of coverage. Find out how they differ and if you need both.

Philadelphia enters FEMA's CRS program, offering a 15% flood insurance discount, saving the community $424,000 annually, with ...

The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has stressed the importance of transparent flood mapping for both homeowners and insurers. Clear, accurate maps allow insurers to price policies fairly, encourage ...

Canada’s outdated flood maps put people at risk. In Montreal, a battle over updating them highlights a nationwide worry over ...

It’s January again, the time when many of us revisit goals, budgets, and plans for the year ahead. But one aspect of ...

Renters were left with nothing as floods swept through Western Washington last month. Unlike other states, Washington does ...

Water damage has quietly become one of the most expensive threats to a house, often rivaling fire in the size of the repair ...

Sticker shock is common when shopping for Miami home insurance. Preparation is how smart buyers stay in control.

Peter and Kay Williams will never forget the sight of a vinyl record, titled "DON'T PANIC", bobbing atop the water that was ...

The map is color-coded to show the floodway, 100-year floodplain, 500-year floodplain and areas with a reduced risk due to a ...