By Donna Conneely Severe flash flooding in the states of Texas and Oklahoma has taken the lives of at least 17 people, and has swept away hundreds of homes. With as many as 12 people still not accounted for, the death toll may well rise, in what is being called some of the worst flooding…
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Northeast US Threatened by Increased Flooding
By Tom Osborne, President Flood Panel LLC Sea levels are rising at an alarming rate. According to a report in Nature Communications, sea levels on the northeast coast of the U.S. made a dramatic jump in the year 2009-2010. At first glance, the increase of about 128mm (4″) does not seem to be particularly noteworthy.…
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New FEMA Law to Affect Home and Business Owners
By Tom Osborne Just over one month ago, President Obama signed the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act, making it law throughout the country. This new law will affect many homeowners and businesses- some of whom will be pleased with lower rates, while others may be dismayed by new surcharges. Here is a look at the…
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Recent Changes to the Flood Insurance Program
By Donna Conneely Please click on image to view PDF document in a new window. In April of 2015, changes to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) will be implemented. These changes will bring some minor relief to some, and pain to others. The changes are mandated by the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (HFIAA),…
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