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post How to Lower Flood Insurance Costs with GIS Mapping: A Checklist for Local Governments
By Lee Ann Dmochowski On October 31, 2025

How to Lower Flood Insurance Costs with GIS Mapping: A Checklist for Local Governments

Flood insurance premiums are rising nationwide as FEMA's Risk Rating 2.0 seeks to tie costs to property-level risk. Communities that proactively ...
(3 min read )
post How a Shore Town Cut Floodplain Reporting Time from 2 Days to 4 Minutes
By Lee Ann Dmochowski On October 29, 2025

How a Shore Town Cut Floodplain Reporting Time from 2 Days to 4 Minutes

If you've ever watched water creep toward your property during a storm, you know the sinking feeling it can bring. Flooding is America's most common ...
(3 min read )
post From 30 Days to 3: How to Improve Septic System Permit Reviews
By Lee Ann Dmochowski On October 9, 2025

From 30 Days to 3: How to Improve Septic System Permit Reviews

Departments across the country face pressure to process permits more quickly, despite managing tight budgets with limited staff. Residents, business ...
(2 min read )
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