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Buying a house in a flood zone? Know the risks first
Flood zones in the U.S. are designated by FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Homes in high-risk flood zones typically require special flood insurance policies, which are separate from ...
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Commentary: New FEMA maps bring Florida’s flood risks to forefront
While we were merrily distracted, tens of thousands of Florida homeowners received letters bumping them into high-risk flood zones. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released its ...