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Know Your Risk  FEMA

By Kris Ludwig, Assistant Director for Resilience Science & Technology, Office of Science & Technology Policy, and Crystal Bergemann, Senior Director for Resilience, Council on Environmental Quality Flooding is the most common and costly natural hazard in the United States. This spring season alone, approximately 122 million people are projected to be at risk for…

The Houston area was under threat of worsening flood conditions Saturday, a day after heavy storms slammed the region and authorities warned those in low-lying areas to evacuate.

Thousands of residents have either evacuated or are now under shelter orders.

Authorities said a boy died Sunday after he and two adults were swept away in floodwater in Texas.

Residents along the east fork of the San Jacinto River from FM 1485 to Lake Houston have been under a mandatory evacuation order since Friday, when County Judge Lina Hidalgo said river flooding conditions were catastrophic, and only getting worse this weekend.

HUD No. 24-085 HUD Public Affairs (202) 708-0685 FOR RELEASE Monday April 22, 2024 HUD Announces Final Rule that will Protect Communities from Flooding Events and Rising Insurance Costs The Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) protects families and federal investments against future flood risks – decreasing harm, saving lives, and reducing insurance costs WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S.