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environment5 months ago•4 min saved

FEMA's Outdated Flood Maps and the Risks of Hazard Neglect

FEMA's outdated flood maps often overestimate flood risks, leading to frequent appeals and adjustments that tend to shrink flood zones, especially in wealthier areas, potentially incentivizing risk negotiation. New advanced mapping tools incorporating climate models and high-resolution data are being developed to better predict and manage flood risks amid increasing climate-related weather extremes.

via NBC News|

#climate-change #environment #fema

world6 months ago•2 min saved

FEMA Removes Camp Mystic Buildings from Flood Zone Amid Texas Flood Crisis

US regulators reportedly removed Camp Mystic buildings from official flood risk maps before a deadly flood in July 2022, raising concerns about the accuracy of flood risk assessments and the safety of the camp, which lost 27 children in the disaster. The maps initially designated the area as high risk, but appeals led to exemptions, despite some cabins being within hazardous flood zones. The incident has prompted questions about flood warning systems and safety regulations.

via BBC|

#camp-mystic #disaster #fema