FEMA approved the city to join its Community Rating System, a program that rewards municipalities that take steps to reduce flood risk.

The problem stems from a complex set of flood policies and some national security precautions taken after the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks. To get the best discount ...

Philadelphia enters FEMA's CRS program, offering a 15% flood insurance discount, saving the community $424,000 annually, with ...

The following information was released by the office of the Mayor of Philadelphia:. This achievement is expected to save Philadelphia property owners, renters and businesses a combined $424,000 ...

After months of worry that Lee County and most municipalities contained within its borders within had lost their flood insurance discount after their floodplain management ratings were adjusted ...

With the government shutdown in its 21st day, one significant impact is hitting some homeowners: The halting of new federal flood insurance policies. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which ...