AFC cohort aims to simplify federal funding process
Note: In late September 2024, Hurricane Helene caused widespread flooding, catastrophic damage, and loss of life across the Carolinas and in two Cohort communities, Pickens County and Canton. AFC is working closely with these communities and across Western North Carolina as they respond to and recover from the storm to support the impacted communities and […]
AFC abroad: Netherlands trip explores one nation’s approach to flood solutions
The American Flood Coalition participated in a trip hosted by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to explore its diverse approaches to flooding and water management.
North Carolina and South Carolina use budgets to boost flood resilience
Both North and South Carolina used their 2023 legislative sessions to adapt to stronger storms and more frequent flooding.
Florida and Texas pass major bills to boost flood resilience
Florida and Texas are models for building smart, long-lasting flood resilience.
Flood insurance updates are long overdue for Iowa
Iowans know the importance of flood insurance, which financially protects people, farmsteads, buildings, and belongings when floods happen. Now, for the first time in 50 years, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is updating how it prices flood insurance. In this op-ed, AFC Executive Director Melissa Roberts and Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) lay out the […]
Why flood resilience is key to public health
As communities prepare for and respond to flooding and sea level rise, one impact is often overlooked: how flooding affects long-term public health.
What to know about North Carolina’s historic investment in flood resilience
North Carolina’s budget for the next year includes the largest investment to address flooding in state history.
The bipartisan infrastructure bill will create flood-resilient communities — here’s how
Congress passed the $1.2 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into law on November 15. The law marks a historic investment in the country’s flood resilience.
Flood insurance and Risk Rating 2.0: Everything you need to know in five minutes
To help communities adapt to the reality of more frequent flooding, FEMA will implement a series of changes to the National Flood Insurance Program.
What’s in Florida’s ‘Always Ready’ law and how to prepare for funding
The American Flood Coalition explains Florida’s new flood resilience legislation and what it means for communities.
