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Got Flood Insurance? You’ll Be Able to Make Monthly Payments Come January | Insurify

Property owners who buy flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) will soon have a new, more flexible payment option. On Dec. 31, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) — which oversees the NFIP — will break a 55-year tradition of requiring annual up-front payments for flood coverage

Nearly 200 Michigan Communities Can’t Get Flood Insurance — By Choice | Insurify

Michigan might not make national headlines for flooding as frequently as Florida or Texas, but flooding in the Great Lakes State isn’t uncommon. Severe thunderstorms caused destructive flooding in Metro Detroit in 2021, leading to a presidential disaster declaration. And a low-pressure system drenched southeast Michigan in 2014,

Trump, FEMA approve two major disaster declarations for wild December weather

Mother Nature was not kind to Montana during the holidays last year. Two extreme weather systems socked Montana, causing extensive damage. Late Friday night, President Donald J. Trump and the Federal Emergency Management Agency approved two major disaster declarations for the Treasure State for two separate weather events. FEMA announced

Helene: Mullin makes North Carolina his first visit

Helene: Mullin makes North Carolina his first visit

(The Center Square) – Like the leader of the Cabinet he’s joined, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin’s first official trip was to the mountains of North Carolina to survey damage from Hurricane Helene. This is the 80th week of recovery from arguably the state’s worst natural disaster. “Disasters

‘I thought they were joking’: Mystery illness reported at Miller Dining Hall

‘I thought they were joking’: Mystery illness reported at Miller Dining Hall

DISCLAIMER: This is a satirical piece. It does not necessarily represent the views of the Exponent or its writers and should not be construed as truth. University officials have reluctantly acknowledged a concerning mystery illness plaguing a large number of students who have eaten at Miller Dining Hall within the

Pain levels: Airports lead community efforts to help TSA workers going without pay during shutdown; Trump signs order to pay agents

Pain levels: Airports lead community efforts to help TSA workers going without pay during shutdown; Trump signs order to pay agents

Airports and air travelers have been feeling the pains of the federal shutdown impacting the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA). But TSA workers — who make on average $35,000 annually with many working paycheck-to-paycheck — are at the top of the pain scale. Airport checkpoint employees haven’t

Hamilton school district says levies are essential to avoid staff cuts, improve safety

Local school districts are asking their communities for funds through levies to support school safety, and state lawmakers are beginning to discuss possibly drafting school safety legislation. School budgets are tight, with curriculum subscription costs and inflation rising. But budgets are also tight for many taxpayers and fewer voters have