AFC Executive Director on Florida’s “Always Ready” Law
WASHINGTON, DC — May 12 — Today, Florida took huge legislative and budgetary steps to address flooding and sea level rise. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law the landmark ‘Always Ready’ legislation which will help communities address the impacts of flooding, rising seas, and intensified storms.
“As our country grapples with the reality of more frequent flooding and sea level rise, we must take bold and systematic action like this legislation does to understand increasing risk and invest in our communities. This is a historic moment for Florida as one of the most flood-affected states, and this legislation is truly a model for the nation.” — Melissa Roberts, Executive Director, American Flood Coalition
For more on the Always Ready law, read our blog post.
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About the American Flood Coalition
The American Flood Coalition is a nonpartisan group of cities, elected officials, military leaders, businesses, and civic groups that have come together to drive adaptation to the reality of higher seas, stronger storms, and more frequent flooding through national solutions that support flood-affected communities and protect our nation’s residents, economy, and military installations. The Coalition has over 270 members across 21 states, and has recognized 24 Federal Champions from 10 states.
Cities, towns, elected officials, businesses, and local leaders wishing to join the American Flood Coalition or read more about the organization’s work can visit the Coalition’s website (www.floodcoalition.org) to find out more.
The American Flood Coalition is an IRS Section 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The American Flood Coalition is not a Congressional Membership Organization and nothing on this website shall be read to imply official sponsorship by either the U.S. House of Representatives or the U.S. Senate or any of their respective Members. Federal Champion is an honorary title awarded by The American Flood Coalition to recognize Members of Congress who have come together to drive adaptation to the reality of higher seas, stronger storms, and more frequent flooding.
