Jamie Glenn outside her home in Philadelphia's Eastwick neighborhood. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region.

METAIRIE, LA (WVUE) - Jefferson Parish on Wednesday (Sept. 17) announced an improved standing in FEMA’s Community Rating System. This federal program offers flood insurance discounts based on ...

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — Calvert County has achieved a Class 7 rating in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Community Rating System (CRS), effective May 7, 2025, the Calvert County Board of ...

DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) — Officials have announced that Dorchester County was awarded its first Community Rating System Class 8 rating. The new CRS rating, a Class 8 rating, will qualify ...

The city of Punta Gorda was recently notified of our results for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS) audit. The NFIP is a federal program administered by the ...

Dorchester County has received its first Community Rating System (CRS) designation from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, earning a Class 8 rating that will lower flood insurance costs for many ...