Kerr County’s tragic flood wasn’t an outlier — it was a preview
In Florida, about 17% of properties are located in a FEMA flood zone and 19% are at risk of a ...
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FEMA’s flood maps often miss dangerous flash flood risks, leaving homeowners unprepared
Rising global temperatures can result in more frequent extreme downpours, leaving more areas vulnerable to flooding.
Tampa’s recovery plan can’t just rebuild — it has to rethink
Funding should support resilient housing, public shelters and infrastructure that meet the needs of real people.
FEMA is unprepared for the next Hurricane Katrina, disaster experts warn
Cuts, chaos and climate change are converging to leave Americans more vulnerable than they were in 2005.
Florida’s senators must defend against political storms by backing emergency funding
There’s still a chance for US Sens. Ashley Moody and Rick Scott to defend Florida’s chances of surviving brutal storms.
Hurricane season is here, but FEMA’s policy change could leave low-income areas less protected
The Trump administration’s new FEMA policy guide drops mentions of equity, income, social vulnerability and climate change.
Hurricane season will be even riskier for undocumented people this year
Trump administration actions will leave undocumented people more vulnerable to extreme weather, experts say.
Florida emergency managers prep for hurricane season amid FEMA uncertainty
Federal proposals to overhaul disaster recovery have cast a shadow over this week's hurricane exercises and drills.
Florida may not be ready for an above-average hurricane season — here’s why
Cuts to agencies and resources that help mitigate climate change are short-sighted at best, catastrophic at worst.
FEMA funding important for expanding infrastructure needs
The need for water infrastructure and resilience projects will only increase alongside Florida's rapid growth.