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Disaster mitigation through blue infrastructure : natural drainage corridors including streams, ponds and wetlands are extremely effective at rerouting floodshttps://lnkd.in/e_R3yJYz

Hampton is ~30 minutes from me and NH has the smallest, < 15 miles (excludes Isles of Shoals), coastline in the US. If we're getting impacted by sea level rise, no one is immune. "About once a month in Hampton’s Meadow Pond neighborhood, residents deal with flood water. “This neighborhood, when it floods, can go days with having water on the roads, making it unsafe to travel, very dangerous in winter conditions,” said Jen Hale, Hampton’s Director of Public Works. It can happen on sunny days, when high tides bring water washing over the roads. Full moons and storms make things worse. And with climate change driving more extreme weather and rising sea levels, town officials know flooding concerns would likely get worse." https://lnkd.in/gkYkH7qV #atlanticocean #beach #beaches #climatechange #coastaladaptation #coastalresilience #expensive #extremeweather #floods #flooding #hamptonnh #homeelevation #kingtides #managedretreat #newhampshire #nh #sunnydayflooding

July 10, 2024 - By Jake Bittle - GRIST, "The federal agency is overhauling its disaster rules in a bid to end a cycle of #rebuilding in unsafe areas. When the Federal Emergency Management Agency spends millions of dollars to help rebuild schools and hospitals after a hurricane, it tries to make the community more resilient than it was before the storm. If the agency pays to rebuild a school or a town hall, for example, it might elevate the building above the #floodplain, lowering the odds that it will get submerged again. That sounds simple enough, but the policy hinges on a deceptively simple question: How do you define “floodplain”? FEMA and the rest of the federal government long defined it as an area that has a 1 percent chance of #flooding in any given year. That so-called 100-year floodplain standard, though more or less arbitrary, has been followed for decades — even though thousands of #buildings outside the floodplain go underwater every year.   Now FEMA is expanding its definition of the floodplain, following an executive order from President Joe Biden that forced government agencies to tighten rules about how they respond to the increasing risk of #floods. In a significant shift, the new standard will require the agency to factor in the impact of #climatechange on future #floodrisk when it decides where and how it’s safe to build. The new rule will result in higher-elevated and better-fortified buildings and could help break a cycle of destruction and #reconstruction that has cost the government billions of dollars over the past few decades. In a press conference announcing the rule, FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell hailed it as a significant change in how the government responds to #disasters. The rule “will allow us to enhance resilience in flood-prone communities by taking future flood risk into consideration when we rebuild structures post-disaster,” she said. “This is a huge win that will also allow us to end the repeat loss cycles that stem from flooding and increase the safety of families and save taxpayer dollars.”   Under the new rule, the agency will “integrate current and future changes in flooding based on climate science” when it estimates flood risk, factoring in #sealevelrise and intensified erosion that will get worse over the course of the century. This will be easiest in #coastalareas, where the science about sea level rise and flooding is well established. In riverine areas, where science is less robust, the agency will rebuild at least as high as the 500-year floodplain, or the land that has less than a 0.2 percent chance of flooding in a given year — and sometimes even higher for essential infrastructure such as bridges and hospitals. This is a dramatic shift from previous measurements, which relied on historical data to estimate future flooding. Because climate change has intensified..." #Naturaldisasters #Riskmanagement #Construction #Extremeweather #Homebuilding #Disasterrisk Continue reading

Pre-Flood Protection: Keeping Water Out Before Disaster Strikes. The Rapid H2O system offers a powerful and efficient first line of defense when floods are imminent. Designed for quick and easy deployment, it can be rapidly set up around vital infrastructure such as refineries, commercial buildings, neighborhoods, or even entire villages, forming a reliable barrier to keep floodwaters at bay. Unlike traditional flood prevention methods, Rapid H2O protects communities without the excessive waste or high costs often associated with other solutions. Municipalities can use it to safeguard critical services like hospitals, utilities, and transportation networks, while refineries can protect sensitive equipment and prevent hazardous spills during severe weather events. Businesses can secure valuable assets such as inventory and property, and neighborhoods can shield homes and community centers from devastating water damage. By adopting the Rapid H2O system, communities can better prepare for extreme weather, reducing the risk of long-term economic, environmental, and safety impacts. This proactive approach ensures faster recovery, helping to maintain public safety and the stability of local economies. Tucker J Mendoza #flood #flooddamage #FloodRelief #flooding2024 #FloodPrevention #gulfcoastemergencyresponsebarriers #FloodProtection #FloodResilience #FloodPreparedness #FloodSafety #DisasterManagement #ClimateResilience #FloodControl #ExtremeWeather #CommunitySafety #WaterManagement #FloodBarrier #ResilientCommunities #StormProtection #FloodRecovery #floodprotection #EOC #EmergencyOperations #FloodResponse #EOCReady #DisasterResponse #CrisisManagement #EmergencyPreparedness #IncidentCommand #FloodEmergency #EmergencyManagement #FloodMitigation #FirstResponders #FloodCrisis #FloodPlanning

Preparation and hopefully a solution.

When disaster strikes, whether it's a flood, fire, or hazardous incident, swift action is crucial. Property damage not only disrupts your life but can also pose serious health and safety risks. That’s where Professional Cleanup in Toronto comes into play. Experts in this field ensure that your property is thoroughly restored, eliminating any dangerous elements and preventing long-term damage. Read blog to know more- https://lnkd.in/gi8Tgm3N

🌧️ Floods in the Valencian Community: Why Rain Became a Catastrophe⚠ In my latest article, I uncover the systemic breakdowns that turned Valencia's recent flash floods into a tragedy. While intense rains played a role, deeper issues like infrastructure gaps, delayed warnings, and a disbanded emergency response unit left communities vulnerable. These floods signal that the Valencian Community’s preparedness is lagging far behind the growing impacts of climate change. 👉Discover the critical vulnerabilities that left the region exposed! https://wp.me/pfZX6o-dP #ClimateChange #FloodPreparedness #DisasterPreparedness #ValencianCommunity #Infrastructure #FloodRiskManagement #EmergencyResponse #UrbanFlooding #WaterManagement #CrisisManagement

At the start of this year, coastal communities in #Maine experienced severe flooding due to back-to-back #storms, which have surpassed historical flood records throughout the state. Infrastructure damage and economic disruptions underscore the need for proactive measures and highlights the need to stay vigilant in changes to weather and tides. 👀 Through our partnership with GMRI, we hope to aid coastal communities in the face of these severe #storms and #flooding events. Our #tide monitoring sensors throughout Machias provide accurate and real-time #data of changing tides, which can help to alert communities of flood #risks in the face of future weather events. 🚨 Read more about the impact of changing climates on Maine’s coastal communities here: https://lnkd.in/gtdyMkgd

Blog episode: https://lnkd.in/gNKQq5eR 😷 Natural disasters like earthquakes, floods, wildfires, and hurricanes can leave behind hazardous materials that pose serious health risks, especially when airborne during clean-up efforts. 🛑 Minimize secondary exposure by using the right protective gear, following safety guidelines, and relying on proven methods like GEI’s Green Coatings for effective containment. 🧑🔬✅ 💪 Let's protect our communities and ensure safer recovery efforts for everyone. Together, we can clean up while keeping our health a top priority. #TheRightGreenCoatings #ToxicCleanup #SafetyFirst #EnvironmentalProtection

Blog episode: https://lnkd.in/gNKQq5eR 😷 Natural disasters like earthquakes, floods, wildfires, and hurricanes can leave behind hazardous materials that pose serious health risks, especially when airborne during clean-up efforts. 🛑 Minimize secondary exposure by using the right protective gear, following safety guidelines, and relying on proven methods like GEI’s Green Coatings for effective containment. 🧑🔬✅ 💪 Let's protect our communities and ensure safer recovery efforts for everyone. Together, we can clean up while keeping our health a top priority. #TheRightGreenCoatings #ToxicCleanup #SafetyFirst #EnvironmentalProtection