The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas of Maine affected by a severe storm and flooding from October 30 ...
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A closer examination at what property owners can do in order to prep for disasters across the nation.
Read More »How Servicers Can Stop Being Spooked by the Unknown
As Halloween approaches—right in the middle of wildfire and hurricane season—servicers are bracing for more tricks than treats. In most cases, however, there’s a better way to prepare.
Read More »Vermont Flooding Victims Receive Federal Disaster Assistance
HUD provides a helping hand to counties in Vermont declared major disaster areas in the wake of late-July flash flooding.
Read More »Non-compliant Properties Claim $1.4 Billion in Flood Damages
Despite a requirement for homes in certain flood-prone areas, FEMA receives tens of millions in claims annually.
Read More »Risks for Homeowners Outside FEMA Flood Zones
New data says more properties could be at risk for damage than initially estimated.
Read More »National Flood Insurance Program Transition in Flux
FEMA and state legislators across the country are pushing for private flood insurers to get more involved in the marketplace in order to supplement the coverage the NFIP can provide.
Read More »FEMA Delivers Update on NFIP Progress
The new report details several areas of customer frustration related to the NFIP that warrant a systemic solution.
Read More »FEMA Discusses Disaster Response and COVID-19
Natural disasters impact investors, service providers, mortgage servicers, government agencies, legal professionals, lenders, property preservation companies, and homeowners. Here's how the Agency is preparing to operate during the upcoming hurricane season and COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More »FEMA Sending Additional $38M to Puerto Rico
The Federal Emergency Management Agency funds will be used for 116 projects related to the recovery and reconstruction of Puerto Rico.
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