The Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) is what is commonly referred to as the "100-year" floodplain. This is somewhat of a...

For nearly every mortgage transaction in the United States that involves a structure, the lender reviews current National Flood...

National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) coverage is available to all owners of insurable property (a building and/or its...

Contact DPIE Site/Road Plan Review Division at 301-636-2060 and ask to speak with the floodplain engineer. Submit the "Floodplai...

Influenza, or flu, is a respiratory illness caused by a virus.

Avian flu - commonly called the bird flu - is an infection and causes varied symptoms in birds. The H5N1 has killed birds in...

Influenza symptoms include: fever, headache, nasal congestion, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, and tiredness. Gastrointestinal...

A pandemic is a worldwide disease outbreak and can cause large numbers of fatalities. It can happen when a new virus strain...

Influenza virus is spread when a person coughs or sneezes and the airborne droplets are inhaled by another person. However, the...

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• Non-food items like yard trim, uncoated paper products, and compostable cutlery. 
• Food items like...