| Flood zone maps costly for homeowners SALEM -- Thousands of homeowners have been warned that their properties may be worth a lot less because they're now in newly recognized flood zones. New maps created by the Federal Emergency Management Agency put hundreds of people who were never in a flood zone before in one now. A flood zone determination requires a homeowner to buy flood insurance which can be expensive. It can also lower ... kgw.com |
New Collier flood maps rolling out, tide of anger rising in Golden Gate Estates The release of new flood maps from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) represents the first change in the flood plane designations in the county in more than a decade. Its taken almost that long for the county and FEMA to come to terms over the addition of base flood elevations, or the height above sea-level of water during the worst flood event in the last century. marconews.com |
Better Mars Atmosphere Maps to Come From New Mission An instrument on an upcoming mission to orbit will make daily maps of the Red Planet's atmosphere. space.com |
New Floodplain Maps Worry Some Homeowners Mecklenburg Countys new floodplain maps are nearly complete, and while they could save hundreds of homeowners money, they could force hundreds of others to buy flood insurance. wsoctv.com |
MAPS 3 work begins with post office demolition OKLAHOMA CITY -- Leaders in Oklahoma City are making progress bringing the $777 million MAPS 3 project to life. Tuesday the city council took the first step to begin demolishing the former federal post office building just south of downtown. It will be a few months before the building is torn down, but it's a symbolic beginning because this will be the first of many demolition projects needed ... kfor.com |