New FEMA maps bring Florida’s flood risks to forefront | Opinion
West Palm Beach-based filmmaker Katie Carpenter writes that, with all the holiday festivities, you may have missed FEMA’s new ...
Cost of construction and flood insurance may rise after FEMA updates flood zone map
Enacted on Dec. 20, new base flood elevation for Palm Beach Midtown may mean higher construction cost and flood insurance ...
Buying a house in a flood zone? Know the risks first
Before buying a house in a flood zone, it’s important to know the risks and costs involved — especially with the increase in ...
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Hurricanes devastated Florida this year. How can we prevent the damage to homes? | Opinion
As Florida recovers from another devastating hurricane season, recovery and rebuilding are top priorities for many residents. However, there is one important step in the process that many home and ...
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Cost of construction and flood insurance may rise after FEMA updates flood zone map
Construction costs in Midtown likely will jump now that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has updated its flood zone maps, raising the required ground elevations for future construction.