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

Conflicting federal policies may force thousands of residents in flood-prone areas to pay more for flood insurance or be left unaware of danger posed by dams built upstream from their homes and ...

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

METAIRIE, LA (WVUE) - Jefferson Parish on Wednesday (Sept. 17) announced an improved standing in FEMA’s Community Rating System. This federal program offers flood insurance discounts based on ...