Tag Archives: Disaster

As flood risk and damage from hurricanes increases, how can the National Flood Insurance Program adapt to the changes with the September 30 authorization deadline approaching?

President Donald Trump cancelled a visit to Poland to meet with FEMA officials at Camp David to discuss the response to Hurricane Dorian, which could put hundreds of thousands of East Coast homes at risk. 

With Hurricane Dorian expected to become a Category 4 storm when it makes landfall on Monday, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have released statements regarding their policies for homeowners and servicers.

The Department of Hosuing and Urban Development has issued its “rules for the road” for around $16 billion in funding to be used in disaster mitigation efforts across the country.

Amy Neumann recently spoke to DS News about how technology is changing the industry, the importance of disaster preparedness, and what trends to look out for in the months ahead. Editor's note: This feature originally appeared in the July issue of DS News, out now.

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Fitch Ratings has revealed how the recent earthquakes in southern California have affected mortgage-backed securities.

U.S. Representatives recently introduced an act aimed at assisting homeowners in disaster-prone areas. Here's how they plan to help.

Damage to residential and commercial real estate caused by natural disasters exceeded $300 million in 2017, and in response, many real estate investors are making the switch to sustainable and resilient design and construction.

With the uncertainty of not knowing when a natural disaster is going to occur, it is crucial to have a business plan in place to ensure that your company is well-equipped. Editor's note: this story originally appeared in the June issue of DS News.