Hendersonville to revisit building standards, floodplain ordinance in wake of Helene
Hendersonville officials to look at floodplain ordinance and consider whether it needs to be strengthened in the wake of ...
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The way hurricanes kill is changing. Helene shows how
A close analysis of Helene’s fatalities shows how major storms are taking lives in unexpected ways, and how the deadly ...
Hendersonville council examines future flood impact on city development post-Helene
One of the big questions for Hendersonville City Council after Helene is how floods could affect future development.
Building higher in flood zones saved homes second time around
Many who lost their homes during Fred in 2021 were hit all over again by Helene in 2024. But Alex Robb of Cruso, who rebuilt ...
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Asheville council OKs 1st updates to flood protection ordinance since Helene
ASHEVILLE - After a series of delays, Asheville City Council Jan. 28 approved changes to its flood protection ordinance ... revisions since Tropical Storm Helene brought historic flooding to ...
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Commentary: New FEMA maps bring Florida’s flood risks to forefront
After hurricanes Helene and Milton broke flooding ... the website offers a way to change your flood zone designation with a LOMA — a Letter of Map Amendment. You can also calculate your risk ...
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Hendersonville to revisit building standards, floodplain ordinance in wake of Helene
More:Tropical Storm Helene destroyed nearly 1,000 homes ... historic rainfall and other elements. A flood insurance rate map is then created based on the studies, which helps insurance adjusters ...