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Aging Dams Pose Threat Nationwide

By Donna Conneely During the 1950's and 60's the U.S. enjoyed a period of massive federal investment in the nation's infrastructure. Bridges, roads, railways, and other transportation and energy-related systems were built or improved, and as a side benefit this investment created tens of thousands of jobs. The large expenditures on infrastructure, although difficult at…
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Miami Declares Climate Change Emergency

By Donna Conneely The city of Miami-Dade has now joined its close neighbor, Miami Beach, in declaring a climate change state of emergency. In recent years, a dramatic increase in the frequency and duration of ‘sunny day floods' has meant that flooding can appear suddenly, without warning, and in the absence of storms or king…
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NFIP Announces Reprieve for Policy Holders

By Donna Conneely Property owners who need flood insurance have just been handed a one-year reprieve that comes with good news and bad news. The good news is that the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) will remain unchanged for one more year, giving those who need this insurance protection a chance to enjoy a little…
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Sunny Day Floods To Increase in Frequency

By Donna Conneely “Sunny Day Flooding”, also known as tidal flooding, is a phenomenon that occurs when low-lying areas are temporarily flooded during periods of unusually high tides, such as during a full moon. This may happen when the sky is clear and sunny, with not a single cloud on the horizon. During a sunny…
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