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Flood insurance is only available because of government action, but making the NFIP work requires private help as well. Insurance companies have big role.

Since flood insurance is not part of standard property insurance policies, many people are not aware that it is available. However, Congress has filled this gap.

Communities obtain better flood insurance rates through the Community Rating System by managing floodplains to a higher standard. FEMA judges this through a point system.

Private sector engineers do almost all the technical work related to flood insurance. Detailed calculations combine with surveying to accurately map flood zones.

FEMA flood maps can be changed. Some changes are simple and require only a surveyor. Other changes require detailed engineering. Property owners can benefit.

Federally backed flood insurance is expensive for homeowners and businesses. By participating in the CRS, a community can help reduce rates for all its citizens.

FEMA requires that a floodplain development permit be issued before development takes place in the floodplain. This allows for orderly development and damage mitigation.

Texans are faced with a few challenges when it comes to getting homeowners insurance. In spite of the weather, there are things you can do to get better insurance rates.

A few tips on what to look for when buying homeowners insurance along with markets to go to for those hard to insure properties.

Local Floodplain Administrators are responsible for managing floodplains in their jurisdiction. This includes helping citizens and businesses navigate FEMA regulations.

FEMA has created many different flood zones by regulations. Each may affect flood-prone properties in different ways and create different insurance requirements.

The worst time to find out a property is not covered for flood insurance is after a flood occurs and the property is damaged.

Polio is a feared, paralytic disease that is caused by any one of three major types of an intestinal virus. New tissue culture methods made polio vaccines a reality.

When a major disaster - natural or otherwise - strikes, insurance often means the difference between surviving and succumbing. Here's what business owners need to know.