
Homeowners brace for more expensive flood insurance as FEMA launches changes to program
CNN
Homeowners in some flood-prone areas are bracing for rising insurance rates as FEMA launches a revamp of its flood insurance program.
The changes to the National Flood Insurance Program mean than three-fourths of existing policyholders will see higher flood insurance bills, as climate change increases the threat of flooding from storm surge, extreme rainfall and river flooding across the country.
One homeowner on the New Jersey shore told CNN she thinks the new changes could be disastrous for homeowners.

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