U.S. Flood Strategy Shifts to ‘Unavoidable’ Relocation of Entire Neighborhoods – The New York Times
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Article Synopsis – This month FEMA, HUD, and the Army Corps of Engineers all announced plans aimed at the large-scale relocation of people in flood-prone areas nationwide due to rising sea levels. FEMA and HUD have allocated billions of dollars for these programs, and federal funding for flood-protection projects will be withheld from any state that refuses to comply. To read the actual article click here.