Coastal towns fear change will increase flood insurance rates

RALEIGH, NC (AP) -- Some coastal residents could see a spike in their insurance rates because of a recent decision by the North Carolina Building Code Council.

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FEMA insurance rules change surprises local governments

By Rebecca Mowbray Business writer In a little-noticed memo issued in June, the Federal Emergency Management Agency changed the insurance requirements that local governments and nonprofits must meet to be eligible for public assistance ...

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