Tag: FEMA

By Lise Alves, Contributing Reporter MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA – The United States’ Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has postponed its plan to update and extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), dubbed Risk Rating 2.0 to October 1, 2021, so...

By Mike S Payton, Contributing Reporter MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA – Last week, on November 1st, the City of Miami announced it had secured a $7.3 million check from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which reimburses the City for funds...

By Lise Alves, Contributing Reporter MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA – As U.S. residents deal with the increasing negative effects of climate change across the country, city and federal governments are spending more and more money to buyout properties deemed prone to...

By Jai-Leen James, Contributing Reporter MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA – Just in time for hurricane season, the city of Miami Beach received an improved score from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Miami Beach’s Community Rating System improved to a Class 5...