Archives For: natural disaster
States Most At Risk for Natural Disasters in 2020
ValuePenguin published a report outlining the top 10 U.S. states at risk for natural disasters. The report also states that 2020 is on pace to be the year with the most federally declared disasters in history.
8 Jun 2020
5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Recorded Near Salt Lake City
The Weather Channel issued a report outlining earthquake activity that occurred near Salt Lake City, Utah. At this time, there have not been reports of major damage.
18 Mar 2020
5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Northern California Coast
NBC issued a report outlining earthquake activity that occurred off the coast of Northern California. At this time, there have not been reports of damage.
9 Mar 2020
Tropical Storm Dorian Approaching Puerto Rico, May Become Hurricane
FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in North Carolina affected by Hurricane Dorian from September 1 to September 9, 2019.
17 Oct 2019
Tropical Storm Erick Approaching Hawaii, Flossie Following
AccuWeather published a report detailing the latest location of Tropical Rainstorm Flossie and its possible impacts to the Hawaiian Islands.
6 Aug 2019
HUD: Mitigation Funds to be Released in Two Tranches
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a press release announcing the release of an upcoming Federal Register notice that will release disaster mitigation funds in two tranches to areas impacted by recent storms.
2 Aug 2019
As Hurricane Season Arrives, U.S. Homeowners Haven?t Fixed Their Big Underinsurance Problem
The Wall Street Journal published an article discussing homeowners who are inadequately insured for natural-catastrophe damage ahead of the height of the Atlantic hurricane season. Insufficient insurance coverage impacts a borrower’s ability to remain current, with additional potential negative consequences, such as property abandonment.
18 Jul 2018
CFPB: Nine Financial Problems After a Natural Disaster – and What You Can Do About Them
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) posted a blog exploring common problems consumers have reported after a natural disaster.
23 Feb 2018
VALERI Servicer Newsflash
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued an announcement containing information regarding natural disaster impacted loan reporting.
13 Oct 2017
VA Circular 26-16-22 Special Relief Following a Natural Disaster
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released Circular 26-16-22. The circular expresses concern about VA home loan borrowers affected by a natural disaster and describes measures mortgagees may employ to provide relief.
1 Aug 2016