To build for the future, we need updated rainfall records
“Rainfall data is one of the most overlooked and highest reward opportunities to ensure our cities and towns are built for a future of more frequent and intense extreme weather events,” writes AFC Executive Director Melissa Roberts in a new op-ed. Yet many communities have little access to accurate, forward-looking rainfall data — through no […]
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.
4 takeaways from the 2021 hurricane season
This year’s Atlantic hurricane season has come and gone, but its impacts will last for years. The season affected communities from the Gulf to the East coasts and everywhere in between.
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.