AFC Executive Director on 2021 Hurricane Season
WASHINGTON, DC — November 30, 2021 — Today marks the end of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season. With 21 named storms and 7 hurricanes, the season cost the country billions in damages and flooded rural and urban communities alike.
“This year’s hurricane season has come and gone, but its impacts will last for years. With stronger storms, made worse by rising seas, active hurricane seasons will continue to test the resilience of communities not just on the coastlines but across the entire country. To adapt to this reality, we must invest in projects that are built to last, make places better for the people they serve, and protect communities from future flooding.” — Melissa Roberts, Executive Director, American Flood Coalition
For more on the 2021 hurricane season, 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.
