Big changes coming to St. Tammany flood protection, but it’ll take decades
Big changes are on the way for St. Tammany Parish, but it will not happen overnight. The Army Corps of Engineers is kicking off a $5.9 billion project to tackle the parish’s growing flood risks. It’s ...
106 Years Ago Today, the Great Molasses Flood Sent Sticky Waves of Syrup Crashing Through Boston
On January 15, 1919, 2.3 million gallons of molasses flooded the North End of Boston, killing 21 people and injuring more ...
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Current flood maps aren't accurately predicting disaster risk, CFPB finds
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a new report showing differences in how likely homeowners with ...
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Albany officials urge community input on flood map updates
These updated flood maps won’t be finalized until more community input is given. Right now, anyone can go and look at ...
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Russian River communities felt blindsided by recent changes to flood zones
A change to federal flood zones could affect insurance rates, property values and building, especially along the lower ...