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FEMA unveils updated flood maps that could impact insurance requirements
23+ hour, 31+ min ago (112+ words) FEMA has released draft versions of updated flood maps that could soon change flood insurance requirements for homeowners in affected communities. The updated maps, known as Pending Flood Insurance Rate Map databases, have been designated final through a Letter of…...
Flood insurance on hold: What Houston-area homeowners need to know during government shutdown
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (379+ words) Houston families living in flood-prone areas face a critical challenge as the government shutdown halts the National Flood Insurance Program, leaving thousands unable to secure or renew coverage with two months remaining in hurricane season. The National Flood Insurance Program…...
3 Insurance mistakes Houston homeowners can’t afford to make
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (434+ words) Visit Click2Houston.com for breaking news in Houston, Texas from KPRC. Houston, Texas breaking news, headlines, weather, and sports. The latest local Houston, Texas news and more from NBC TV's local affiliate in Houston, Texas, KPRC - Houston's Channel 2. Massive wind damage…...
Texas lawmakers want to lower homeowners' insurance costs, but have few options
9+ mon, 3+ day ago (667+ words) DALLAS " Texas lawmakers hope to rein in homeowners" rising insurance bills even as they acknowledge there"s only so much they can do to tackle costs. Legislators have advanced bills to limit how much insurance companies can hike rates and…...
Private or FEMA Flood Insurance: How to know which is best for your property
9+ mon, 6+ day ago (347+ words) HOUSTON " This hurricane season is expected to be very active, and we have seen the devastation flooding can cause in the Houston area. If you don't already have flood insurance, you should consider it. And this year, there are many…...