# FEMA Policies Pushing Homes Into Sea | Charleston News

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Podcast: [Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charleston-west-virginia-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606770)
Published: 2026-09-17T21:42:00+00:00
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## Resource

FEMA’s flood insurance is backfiring in the Outer Banks—homeowners are letting oceanfront houses crumble into the sea because the system pays out when they collapse, not if they’re demolished first. The result? Over 480 tons of debris removed by the National Park Service in 18 months, plus half a million dollars spent on cleanup since 2020. These decaying structures clog beaches, hurt tourism, and pose environmental risks. Local fixes like jetties and sand replenishment are temporary band-aids. A congressional bill to incentivize preemptive removal sits stalled, leaving this growing crisis unresolved. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://wchstv.com/news/nation-world/investigation-fema-flood-rules-may-incentivize-outer-banks-owners-let-homes-collapse-north-carolina More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fedad79ed937d436 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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