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Building Flood-Resistant Communities with Mathew Sanders
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This past July, a series of severe floods devastated central Vermont. After more than a decade of drought, early 2023 brought a series of 12 "atmospheric rivers" to California, dumping trillions of gallons of water up and down the coast and causing billions of dollars in damage. Last summer, parts of Eastern Kentucky experienced more than a foot of rainfall in less than 5 days. Rivers swelled and coursed through small Appalachian towns, claiming the lives of 59 people.
All over the United States, the frequency and intensity of floods increase. Cities and towns are often underprepared for these events and lack the resources to respond effectively. Our nation needs a more comprehensive framework for dealing with disaster that includes cooperation between federal, state, and local actors.
To discuss the challenges and requirements of building an effective flood resilience system, we're joined this week by Mathew Sanders, the State Resilience Policy Portfolio Lead at the Pew Charitable Trusts.
Learn more about Pew's Flood-Prepared Communities Project
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