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Dive into the world of tech-driven adaptation planning! Latest #podcast, I teamed up with @withforerunner to chat with dedicated #floodplain managers across the U.S. Learn how they approach disaster management. #climatechange shorturl.at/borxy
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@ICMA5 Nov 2023
Flood concerns are increasing, as we recently saw with Hurricane Idalia. Read how the National Flood Insurance Program provides #localgov leaders support to better prepare their communities. Increase your community's resilience with @withforerunner. bit.ly/3RW6vFM
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As announced during our webinar today with @fema on the new Elevation Certificate, FEMA has extended the acceptance of the previous Elevation Certificate and Floodproofing Certificate until November 1. You can find details in the WYO Bulletin: nfipservices.floodsmart.gov/….
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@fema7 Jul 2023
The @WhiteHouse approved an emergency declaration in Maine due to the damage from the severe storms & flooding in late April 2023. Federal disaster assistance is now available to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in all areas affected. fema.gov/press-release/20230…
Cut out of the state Maine with the initials "ME" in the middle with an image of a phone and piece of paper. Text beside the image saying, "New Declaration Approved for Public Assistance."

ALT Cut out of the state Maine with the initials "ME" in the middle with an image of a phone and piece of paper. Text beside the image saying, "New Declaration Approved for Public Assistance."

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“It’s our responsibility as leaders to do what it takes to ensure the long-term resiliency and continued safety and peace of mind for our residents.” — building official Marvin Benoit orangeleader.com/2023/01/31/…
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JT White
@JT_FFFFFF30 Jan 2023
Hi everyone — Forerunner is growing and we're hiring our first Senior Product Designer. If you have any interest in working on a product that directly helps communities adapt to climate change, please consider applying! withforerunner.com/jobs/seni…

Senior Product Designer | Work at Forerunner

Join the Forerunner team - we're equipping governments with dynamic tools to better manage flood risk. Explore the Senior Product Designer position.

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FEMA's recent change to the BCA methodology, particularly the lowering of the discount rate, has been a long-time priority for ASFPM and we celebrate the good news. Here's what we know so far. More details coming soon in the Nov issue of The Insider: floods.org/news-views/fema-n…

FEMA Introduces Alternative Cost-Effectiveness Methodology for FY2022 BRIC and FMA

The change is expected to help underserved communities overcome the challenges of meeting the Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) requirement for accessing funding.

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We've started flying over communities affected by Hurricane Ian to assess the damage. Our first flight covered Punta Gorda and portions of Sanibel Island, Cape Coral, and the Caloosahatchee River up to I-75. The first images are available here: storms.ngs.noaa.gov/storms/i…
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Hurricane #Ian poses a number of weather/water hazards for Florida, and one we're particularly concerned about is the inland flooding threat from heavy rainfall. Tropical systems don't just cause flooding along the coast.
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Water levels in Naples, Florida have reached more than 6' above normal high tide ahead of #Ian's landfall of, eclipsing the station record of 4.25 feet set during Hurricane Irma in 2017. NOAA is continuing to monitor water levels throughout the region (1/2)
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More money - alone - isn't enough. Communities need grant writing assistance, streamlined processes, less red tape, and a system that addresses historic and ongoing racism and discrimination. via @publicintegrity @alexlubben publicintegrity.org/environm…
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Rita Yelda@RitaYelda2 Aug 2022
NRDC's new report estimates – for the 1st time – the hidden costs associated with purchasing a home with a #flood history. The report focuses on 3 states where past damages are not adequately disclosed to buyers: #NorthCarolina, #NewYork, and #NewJersey. nrdc.org/experts/joel-scata/…

Undisclosed Flood Damage Financially Soaks Home Buyers

Across the United States, the majority of states lack laws that require flood damages be fully disclosed to home buyers. The consequences can be financially ruinous to those who unwittingly purchase...

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The talk we had with Austin, NOLA’s Hazard Mitigation Administrator, highlighted how risk transfer/policy instruments compound flood risk and vulnerability. An attendee commented that his research was “fascinating + terrifying”, we spoke about how practitioners can effect change.
Forerunner@withforerunner21 Jun 2022
If you missed our thought-provoking conversation with Austin Feldbaum on Risk Rating 2.0 + how it intersects with historic flood risk last week, you can find a recap on our blog: withforerunner.com/post/webi…

Webinar: RR 2.0 & Mitigation Planning in New Orleans - Forerunner

Austin Feldbaum joined us from New Orleans to speak about how RR 2.0 disproportionately impacts the city's residents and the affordability of flood insurance.

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During last week's Senate Committee hearing, ASFPM and others outlined a number of recommendations to better protect property owners and communities from flood risk, including considerations for those that are rural, lower-income, or otherwise vulnerable. floods.org/annual-legislativ…
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JT White
@JT_FFFFFF8 May 2022
Hi all - my team is looking for a senior/staff engineer to join our team and help communities across the US adapt to climate change. If you know of anyone great, send them our way! withforerunner.com/jobs/staf…
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FEMA released updates to its state and local mitigation planning policy guides. Here's a summary of key changes, including an emphasis on key priorities, such as climate adaptation, equity, resilience and building codes. floods.org/news-views/fema-n…
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It's #InternationalWomensDay + these trailblazing leaders are crucial pioneers in bringing about change + innovation throughout #coastalcommunities. @FloodMapp @withforerunner @HostaLabs @stormsensorinc @TrueFloodRisk @va_pace @GrowOysterReefs
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MAFSM@mafsm_org15 Feb 2022
Floodplain Remapping in Tangipahoa Parish: Exploring Benefits and Costs Through Case Studies Check out this free webinar from Forerunner. lnkd.in/e3S_4GXf
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Come for the real-world case studies, stay for the CECs! Sign up for the @withforerunner webinar: #Floodplain Remapping in Tangipahoa Parish: Exploring Benefits and Costs Through Case Studies
Forerunner@withforerunner10 Feb 2022
Join us on 3/2 for a webinar with Nic Leblanc from Tangipahoa Parish to discuss floodplain remapping – an often daunting challenge for local communities advocating for accuracy. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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Great coverage by NPR’s All Things Considered @npratc on how increased rainfall & sea level rise is causing septic tank failure in coastal communities. This is a health, safety, economic, & environmental justice issue that's only beginning to perk. n.pr/3zuPo2H
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