American Flood Coalition Recognizes Representative Andrew Garbarino as a Federal Champion
As Long Island residents face increased flood risk, Rep. Garbarino commits to leading on strategies and solutions to bolster resilience in response to flooding and sea level rise.
WASHINGTON, DC — April 19, 2022 — The American Flood Coalition (AFC) today announced that Representative Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) has been recognized as a Federal Champion in alignment with the nonpartisan, national alliance dedicated to advancing proactive solutions to frequent flooding, stronger storms, and rising seas.
“I am proud to be recognized as a Federal Champion by the American Flood Coalition, which is doing important work to help communities in New York and beyond better prepare for and respond to flooding,” said Rep. Garbarino. “Families, small businesses, and local leaders throughout Long Island understand the need for common sense policies to protect lives and livelihoods from floods. I look forward to continued partnership with AFC on these critical priorities.”
Rep. Garbarino is the 27th Federal Champion recognized by AFC, a designation reserved for leaders who are committed to finding national solutions to flooding and sea level rise. This distinguished group includes two additional Federal Champions from New York’s congressional delegation.
“I am delighted to welcome Representative Garbarino to AFC’s strong contingent of Federal Champions from New York,” said Melissa Roberts, Executive Director, American Flood Coalition. “As a leading voice on the need for flood resilient infrastructure, Congressman Garbarino has been a consistent champion for smart, forward-thinking solutions to protect those on the front lines of flooding.”
Through his leadership on the House Committee on Homeland Security and the House Committee on Small Business, Rep. Garbarino has supported efforts to strengthen the federal response to disasters and expedite recovery, and to help entrepreneurs take proactive steps to increase their flood resilience. His commitment to addressing these and other flooding challenges will further bolster AFC’s efforts in New York, as 11 of AFC’s more than 280 members are in the Empire State.
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About the American Flood Coalition
The American Flood Coalition is a nonpartisan group that brings together cities, elected officials, military leaders, businesses, and civic groups to drive adaptation to higher seas, stronger storms, and more frequent flooding. The Coalition advances solutions that support flood-affected communities and protect our nation’s residents, economy, and military installations. AFC has over 280 members across 21 states, as well as 26 Federal Champions. For more on the organization’s work or how to become a member, visit floodcoalition.org.
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.
