TAMPA, Fla. — Marilyn Mendez Arnett lives in an area of Tampa currently considered a ‘non-flood zone’ by FEMA, but that could change as the federal agency reports flood maps are under ...

FEMA’s maps are essential tools for identifying flood risks, but they have significant gaps that limit their effectiveness.

Preparations for a possible flood in Santa Rosa this year include more than having a disaster kit ready because residents will be asked to obtain flood insurance for newly designated flood-prone areas ...