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FEMA buyouts vs. risky real estate: New maps reveal post-flood migration patterns across the US
FEMA buyouts vs. risky real estate: New maps reveal post-flood migration patterns across the US FEMA’s buyout program has helped millions of Americans relocate from flood-prone areas to safer locations, but many homeowners are selling their homes or renting them out to new residents instead of accepting a government buyout offer. The majority of people […]
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Why Texas Hill Country, where a devastating flood killed more than 130 people, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding
Why Texas Hill Country, where a devastating flood killed more than 130 people, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding Texas Hill Country, particularly Kerr County, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding due to its geography and climate. The region’s steep hills, shallow creeks, […]
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FEMA’s flood maps often miss dangerous flash flood risks, leaving homeowners unprepared
FEMA’s flood maps often miss dangerous flash flood risks, leaving homeowners unprepared FEMA’s flood maps often miss dangerous flash flood risks, leaving homeowners unprepared. In fact, a study found that more than twice as many properties across the country were at risk of a 100-year flood than the FEMA maps identified. The maps have significant […]
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