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New Floodplain Maps Will Change Flood Insurance Rates For Some Galveston Residents
Posted on · FEMA officials encourage residents to buy flood insurance whether or not they are in the Special Flood Hazard Area.
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Harvey’s Devastating Flooding Boosts Insurance in Texas
Posted on · Harris County saw a near 23 percent jump, while neighboring Fort Bend County saw a 54 percent increase
Houston Matters
Full Show: Problems With The Flood Insurance Program, And Preserving Memories Of Harvey (July 30, 2018)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: As more people buy flood insurance, we learn what challenges the program faces. And we discover why HPD officers are learning Mandarin Chinese. Then, two local researchers explain why Harvey was a wake-up call regarding nature and our changing climate. Plus, we learn about a project to preserve Houstonians' memories of the storm. And Jeff Balke updates us on Houston sports.
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Top Stories: Teen Charged in Drunk Driving Deaths, Pushback on Former HISD Superintendent’s Statements, And More
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Texas Fails To Enforce Flood Insurance Rules
Posted on · The Houston Chronicle analyzed more than 36,000 claims of properties that are frequently flooded
Houston Matters
What Flood Insurance Does And Doesn’t Cover
Posted on · A local expert joins Houston Matters to answer your questions about flood insurance.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Pres. Trump Meets With Santa Fe Victims, And Flood Insurance Answers (May 31, 2018)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We discuss how presidents respond to national tragedies. We learn about ongoing efforts to address human trafficking in Houston. We get answers to your questions about flood insurance. And local musician DJ Sun talks about his music.
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Floodplain Building Regulations Adopted At Contentious City Council Meeting
Posted on · City Council members passed the new building rules after hours of debate
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House Passes Bill To Renew Flood Insurance Program
Posted on · Just last month, the insurance program needed a $16 billion bailout to continue paying claims from people hard hit by Hurricane Harvey
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After Hurricanes, Congress Ponders Future Of Flood Insurance Program
Posted on · Congress begins to consider how to overhaul the flood insurance plan that many Texans are relying on to rebuild after Hurricane Harvey.
Houston Matters
Full Show: San Jacinto Waste Pits, And The Future Of The National Flood Insurance Program (Sept. 29, 2017)
Posted on · On Friday's edition of Houston Matters: We examine the potential future of the National Flood Insurance Program. We offer advice on dealing with a flooded vehicle. Our panel of non-experts discusses The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly of this week's news. And we talk with comedian Cameron Esposito.
Hurricane Harvey
Note To Hurricane Victims: Insurance Fights Over Sandy Rage On
Posted on · As Sandy's fifth anniversary approaches Oct. 29, more than 1,000 families in New York and New Jersey are still fighting with the Federal Emergency Management Agency over their flood insurance claims, according to government statistics.
Hurricane Harvey
Texas Congressman To Flood Victims: ‘God Is Telling You To Move’
Posted on · The Dallas congressman says he'd like to see homeowners strengthen their property against repeated flooding or move out of the flood zone altogether.
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Houston Homeowners Move Forward After Harvey, And Many Face Limited Options
Posted on · “You take whatever money you can, make it livable, and move back in. Only to go through it again."
Hurricane Harvey
Harvey Aid And Flood Insurance High Priorities As Texans Return To Congress
Posted on · The Texas delegation in the U.S. House will hold a rare, bipartisan meeting to discuss Congress' role in Hurricane Harvey's aftermath. The National Flood Insurance Program is among several issues taking on new urgency since the storm.