Takeaways From AP Analysis on the Flaws in National Flood Insurance October 1, 2026 By Michael Phillis and M.K. Wildeman The nation’s flood insurance program struggles to balance affordability, flood protection and cost to taxpayers, leaving millions vulnerable at a...
Recent Floods Show Michigan Residents Are Vulnerable to Flood Insurance Gaps June 24, 2026 By Tammy Webber and M.K. Wildeman Tom and Diane Peterman tried to buy flood insurance when they moved to their retirement home on the shores of...
Six States to Receive Federal Disaster Aid From Summer Floods September 15, 2025 By David A. Lieb and M.K. Wildeman President Donald Trump has approved federal disaster aid for six states and tribes following storms and floods that occurred this...
Disaster Survivors Wait Longer to Get Federal Aid, Says AP September 11, 2025 By David A. Lieb, Sophie Bates and M.K. Wildeman Survivors of major natural disasters in the U.S. are having to wait longer to get aid from the federal government,...
Satellite Data Capturing Burned Acres Show Canada Wildfire Season off to Wild Start June 6, 2025 By M.K. Wildeman While images of wildfires capture their ferocity, data can provide insight into how bad a fire season is. Such is...