Fischetti had unwittingly waded into one of the murkiest secrets in the Florida real estate market: The rules and laws ...

For decades, Florida ... they’re in a flood zone and need mandatory federal insurance. Those policies, and how much you pay for them, are based on FEMA’s well-known flood maps.

Hurricane Preparedness Week runs from May 4 through May 10, with one topic per day to help you prepare for the 2025 hurricane ...

Despite how your property is designated on the FEMA flood zone map, all of Florida is in a flood zone and all owners and investors face exposure from flooding." And just one inch of water in your ...

May 8 is day five of Hurricane Preparedness Week and focuses on staying protected during storms, whether you decide to ...

May 5 is day two of Hurricane Preparedness Week and focuses on what you can do now to prepare before hurricane season begins.

When a storm is forecast to impact your area, take action immediately to be ready. Now is the time to cover your windows and ...

It took just three months for Samantha Fischetti to discover the hidden flood history of ... to create a comprehensive map of where it consistently floods in South Florida. Residents can usually ...

Make sure you have trusted sources for storm information, and be sure to sign up for USA Today text alerts. Here are the ...

Zoom in on the map to see a coastal flood hazard ... Go to the Florida Department of Emergency Management's Know Your Zone website In the top left corner, enter your address In the left column ...