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 ...

LEONARDTOWN, MD — St. Mary’s County Government has achieved a Class 7 rating under the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Community Rating System (CRS), an accomplishment that brings ...