Kristin Owen, Henrico’s floodplain and dam safety manager If residents are affected by the updated flood maps, they have several insurance options available, including flood insurance through ...

Outdated FEMA flood maps labeled thousands of North Carolina homes as “low risk,” leaving residents blindsided when Hurricane Helene flooded their communities. One survivor’s story reveals ...

It found that FEMA's flood maps mainly focus on coastal areas and may not fully capture flood risks in inland areas. This leaves many homes underinsured, especially in inland flood-prone areas.

We provide technical assistance to local communities to help them better plan within the floodplain. We work to reduce losses to life and property, and protect the natural environmental functions and ...

Cantelmo said the city is also bracing for the impact of new FEMA flood maps in 2025. He said the new maps could force many homeowners to seek flood insurance. “Developing mitigation using these ...