Durbin, Quigley, Rubio, Duckworth, Ruppersberger, Culberson Introduce Bill To Help Homeowners & Business Prevent Flood Damage
"For many homes in urban areas, just a few inches of rain can cause thousands of dollars in damages," said Durbin. "And the truth of the matter is, we don't have much data on the flood risk from the kind of weather that turns our cities streets, businesses, and homes into a flooded mess, let alone the information we need on how we might better prepare for these catastrophes in the future. This legislation will remedy that by helping local governments understand the scope of the problem and develop solutions. With storms growing stronger and more common year after year, we need to gain a better understanding of flooding in our cities."
"From coast to coast, urban flooding has a unique and powerful ability to wreak havoc in our communities, leaving constituents feeling helpless in the aftermath," said Quigley. "Whether it results in property damage, severe economic challenges, health and safety risks, or all of the above, residents are often unaware of the dangers they face during these extreme weather events. In order to help cities, like
"Every year, communities in
Urban flooding frequently occurs outside the regulatory floodplain, and FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) do not always accurately indicate flood risk in these areas, resulting in uncertainty of the hazards at hand. The
By providing demonstration grants for cities to invest in innovative mapping technologies, the Flood Mapping Modernization and Homeowner Empowerment Pilot Program Act of 2018 allows constituents the opportunity more accurately assess their flood risks. The legislation also allow them to develop better communication tools, urban design measures, and flood mitigation policies that would put them in a stronger position to protect their communities. Once each pilot program expires, the information gathered and lessons learned would be sent to
In 2015,
Read this original document at: https://www.durbin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/durbin-quigley-duckworth-lead-bipartisan-bicameral-legislation-to-map-urban-flooding-and-help-fema-better-assess-risks
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