NPR
People's houses are collapsing into the ocean. FEMA gives them no other option
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Waterfront homes along the coast are collapsing due to erosion. The Federal Emergency Management Agency does not provide funding for voluntary home removal or relocation before collapse occurs, according to FEMA's current disaster assistance policies. Homeowners typically receive advance notice of erosion risks but have limited financial options to relocate before structural failure. FEMA assistance becomes available only after a home is damaged or destroyed.
