MyFloodStatus Flood News
from the WTG Flood Resource Center
What’s the difference between a MyFloodStatus Flood Zone Determination Report and an Elevation Certificate?
With the market moving so fast these days, we are fielding questions from our clients every day here at MyFloodStatus. This is one "Frequently Asked Question" we've been seeing quite a bit lately. Here is a short and sweet answer to this question, along with a...
The Limitations of Free Flood Resources
In a search for clarity, citizens and industry professionals alike are being drawn to free online resources, such as publicly available information from FEMA or other official-looking groups or collaborating partners, that are well-meaning but otherwise limited or even flawed.
National Flood Insurance Program: Re-authorization
An extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) was signed into legislation by the President and passed by both houses of Congress on February 9th, 2018. This extension guaranteed that FEMA would retain its ability to provide new federally backed insurance...
Localized Flooding: Classifying ‘Superstorm’ Sandy
Hurricane Sandy, often called by its unofficial name ‘Superstorm Sandy’, impacted the northeastern United States in the fall of 2012. In its wake it left an estimated $75 billion in total damage. The long-term effects of the storm are not solely limited to the loss of...
Current State of the NFIP: Status, Issues, and Potential Solutions
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) was set to expire on September 30, 2017 until President Donald Trump signed legislation reauthorizing the program for three more months. This gives Congress until December 8, 2017 to consider reforms to a program that is one...
WTG F.A.Q.
One of our main goals at Western Technologies Group is to provide as much comprehensive
What does “500-year flood” mean?
As with the “100 year flood”, the meaning of the term “500 year flood”
Understanding a L.O.M.A.
What is a LOMA? A LOMA (Letter of Map Amendment) is a document produced by FEMA that verifies or amends the flood status of a structure. FEMA is the only government organization that has the authority to issue a LOMA. Why/How does it work? In order to determine if a...
The Real Estate Agents Guide to Reading a Flood Determination
Western Technologies Group (WTG) is dedicated to being a reliable and consistent resource for our clients which include banks and realtors nationwide. We strive to offer the most up-to-date, accurate flood-related information and support in the industry, and we do our...
What does the “100-year flood” mean?
Many people hear the term “100-year flood” and are confused about what this actually means and how it affects their property as well as their flood insurance coverage. The 100-year flood is synonymous with several other terms that you may have heard, including “Base...
MyFloodStatus
- National Flood Insurance Program: Re-authorization
- Localized Flooding: Classifying ‘Superstorm’ Sandy
- Current State of the NFIP: Status, Issues, and Potential Solutions
- WTG F.A.Q.
- What does “500-year flood” mean?
- Understanding a L.O.M.A.
- The Real Estate Agents Guide to Reading a Flood Determination
- What does the “100-year flood” mean?
- Determining Flood Zones
- What is a flood zone?
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