FEMA publishes Flood Insurance Rate Maps, which show the flood hazard areas in communities. The Flood Insurance Rate Map for the...

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...