FEMA

Federal Emergency Management Officials explain the drastic reduction in Velocity or "V" zones in the recent release of its Preliminary Work Maps.

This week marks seven months since Superstorm Sandy, and many victims have been left to wait on Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood maps before they decide whether or not to rebuild.

We know almost $2 billion in federal grants are slated to come to New Jersey for Sandy recovery, but once the dough arrives, then what?

The deadline has passed for New Jerseyans seeking aid for Superstorm Sandy damage to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

New Jersey Congressman Frank Lobiondo unveils legislation aimed at easing the impact of a mandated Federal Flood Insurance Program premium increase on Superstorm Sandy survivors and others rebuilding after flooding in other parts of the country.

Monday's deadlines to apply for FEMA disaster relief has been extended yet again.

Since shortly after Superstorm Sandy pummeled the Jersey shore last October, homeowners up and down the coast have agonized over whether to raise their homes to survive future storms.

New Jersey's adoption of expanded flood maps in the wake of Superstorm Sandy has put more than 33,000 additional residential buildings in flood zones, a nearly 15 percent increase.

The City of Atlantic City is in the process of applying for funding through FEMA for various storm mitigation measures, including elevating homes.

The new FEMA flood maps recommend that residents in flood zones in ten counties consider raising their homes anywhere between one and five feet.