Will FEMA insurance changes make developers more aware of flood risks?

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On Oct. 1, the federal government made major changes to the National Flood Insurance Program over howls of protest from members of Louisiana’s congressional delegation. The new system, which the Federal Emergency Management Agency calls Risk Rating 2.0, will increase flood insurance costs for many high-risk properties. The feds hope the changes will encourage developers

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