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New York Officials: Include Hudson Areas in Flood Study

New York officials are calling on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to include Hudson River communities in a $20 million study of flood-prone areas in the wake of Superstorm Sandy. Sen. Charles Schumer says local governments and groups like …

What FEMA’s Advisory Flood Maps Mean for New Jersey

Last month, the Federal Emergency Management Agency released advisory flood maps covering 194 municipalities in coastal areas in New Jersey. Here’s a look at what they mean, in question and answer form. Q. What do the maps find? A. Based …

Mississippi Trial Set for Kmart Complaint Against FEMA Flood Mapping

A federal judge has set a trial date in a lawsuit over 2010 flooding at the Kmart in Corinth. The Daily Corinthian reported that the trial is scheduled for Feb. 24 in Aberdeen before U.S. District Glen H. Davidson. In …