
Critics of FEMA's Risk Rating 2.0 say many people won’t be able to afford flood insurance

Critics of FEMA's Risk Rating 2.0 say many people won’t be able to afford flood insurance
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As part of the Homeowners Flood Insurance Affordability Act, new rates and policies went into effect Wednesday.