High-Tide Flooding On The Rise, Especially Along The East Coast, Forecasters Warn – npr

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Article Synopsis – A new report from NOAA has found that “the number of high-tide flood days is rising significantly in more than 40 coastal communities”. The biggest effects are being felt along the East Coast. Officials and urban planners are starting to “rethink how they engineer these communities, budget for flooding and communicate flood risk to their residents”. To read the actual article click here.

By Sharon Gray July 13, 2019 Newsletter