Six months after Hurricane Helene, Western NC leaders gather in DC elevate need for recovery and resilience resources
The American Flood Coalition (AFC) brought more than a dozen Western North Carolina local leaders to Washington, D.C., for meetings with senior leaders from the White House, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Capitol Hill to elevate the region’s ongoing recovery and long-term resilience needs. The trip marked the six-month anniversary since Hurricane Helene brought catastrophic […]
How to fix our broken disaster recovery system
“We can seize a once-in-a-generation window to overhaul our broken, business-as-usual approach to disasters. As more Americans are impacted by these tragedies, we know it’s possible to make the system leaner, more efficient and accountable.,” write Melissa Roberts, executive director of the American Flood Coalition, and Chris Sprowls, former speaker of the Florida House of […]
Building flood resilience in Dillon
“Flooding is expensive. But I am committed to looking for innovative solutions to proactively address flooding and will continue to advocate for state and federal resources to relieve the pressure on Dillon’s taxpayers,” writes Mayor Tally McColl of Dillon, South Carolina, in a new op-ed. Read the full op-ed in The Dillon County News. — […]
Recent legislation strengthens Florida’s leadership in flood resilience
Florida communities are on the front lines of flooding and sea level rise, writes AFC Florida Director Kate Wesner in a new op-ed. Fortunately, state leaders recognize this and are committing investments to flood resilience accordingly. The Florida Legislature unanimously passed several bills that boost flood protections and infrastructure for communities and homeowners across the […]
New Florida laws boost statewide flood resilience
This session the Florida Legislature unanimously passed a series of bills that increase flood resilience.
AFC connects 4 Iowa communities to build flood resilience
AFC met with local officials to identify and prioritize flood resilience projects that are eligible for federal funding.
Through Blueprint, NC takes watershed-level approach to flooding
As North Carolina’s first comprehensive statewide vision on flooding, the Blueprint offers communities guidance on how to make decisions and drive investments.
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.
PROTECT funds embed flood resilience solutions into transportation projects
States can upgrade and reinforce existing transportation infrastructure to better withstand extreme weather, sea level rise, and flooding.
Florida and Texas pass major bills to boost flood resilience
Florida and Texas are models for building smart, long-lasting flood resilience.