When the storm has passed, figuring out how to start putting your home back together can be tricky—especially after a flood Rebuilding or even just tidying up after a major storm that included ...
There are few things more stressful, or expensive, than walking into your basement and noticing water on the floor. Whether it’s from a failed sump pump, a leaky water heater, or a burst pipe, ...
Think flood insurance is just for waterfront homes? Not quite. Here’s why you might want a policy even if you live in a ...
"This project investigates the flood risks associated with existing residential buildings in Gowanus, Brooklyn, particularly those with basements that may not comply with FEMA’s updated flood ...
The announcement comes in the wake of severe rainfall events in July and August 2024, which overwhelmed storm sewers.
A program aimed at helping homeowners protect their properties from basement flooding may be receiving a substantial expansion, Mayor Olivia Chow announced at a news conference Wednesday.
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — After 12 years of faithfully paying for flood insurance, Jaime Giangrande-Holcom and her husband filed a claim, after Hurricane Helene flooded their Town N’ Country home. They ...
Basement apartments are an essential part of New York City’s limited affordable housing stock. They also face some of the greatest flood risks as increasingly extreme storms overwhelm the city’s sewer ...