This article originally appeared on The News Herald: What's the new standard? Bay County Commission approves changes to FEMA flood maps ...

MONTEVIDEO — Chippewa County residents will have an opportunity to view new flood maps being prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency on April 5. The new maps include floodplain ...

Enacted on Dec. 20, new base flood elevation for Palm Beach Midtown may mean higher construction cost and flood insurance ...

according to FEMA. Homeowners also can appeal their additions to the flood hazard determination, so long as they apply before the new maps are adopted. But they may only do so if the repairs ...