Biden Reinstates Obama-Era Federal Flood Protection Standard
In a sweeping Executive Order issued on the first day, President Biden reinstated the Obama-era Federal Flood Risk Management Standard. This flood protection st...
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Trump Revoked Flood Protections for Millions of Americans
President Trump has continued to demonstrate his capacity for myopic leadership by committing America to paying billions of dollars in future damages, making th...
Proposed HUD Standards Will Better Protect Working Families
Photo Credit: Marvin Nauman/FEMA The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently proposed updated standards to reduce the risk of flood damage...
US Coastal Cities Face Increased Risk of Flooding
In the US, the economic, environmental and social impacts of flooding are severe. Flooding presents a serious risk to our physical infrastructure - our roads,...