FEMA told these families they weren’t in a flood zone. Then ice came through the windows

Families in remote areas were misled by FEMA's outdated flood zone maps, which failed to recognize new flood risks, leaving them unprepared for severe ice storms. This oversight highlights a critical failure in FEMA's mapping system, especially in less-populated regions, which can have dire consequences during natural disasters. The situation underscores the urgent need for FEMA to modernize and regularly update its flood zone data to ensure public safety and prevent future tragedies.