FEMA

While many aren’t aware of the risks, flooding is a major concern in the wake of wildfires. But because most homeowners insurance policies don’t cover flood damage, residents near recent burns can be vulnerable to major, uncovered losses.

The City of Meridian has agreed to accept millions of dollars from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to add more fire fighters over the next three years.

FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant program is in its third year of operation. Montana-based Headwaters Economics recently did an analysis of the most recent round of funded projects, and found that the “geographic distribution was very uneven.” With some exceptions, many Western states missed out on substantial funding.

The state of Idaho and the Federal government are trying to work out an agreement to avoid jeopardizing flood insurance in the state.The Federal Emergency…

Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter told reporters Monday he plans to appeal the federal government’s decision not to give Idaho disaster aid. He made the request…

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is holding hearings on proposed flood maps in Ada and Canyon County.FEMA has come up with new maps that change the…

Thousands more people in the Treasure Valley may be required to buy flood insurance in the near future. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is…

As Superstorm Sandy barreled down on the East Coast Sunday, there was a massive earthquake off the coast of British Columbia. It didn’t get much…