Fact: Since 2000, floods have cost the United States more than $845 billion in damage to homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure. [thread]
Every dollar spent on flood risk reduction saves an average of $6 in disaster costs. That includes:
● Creating green space to help absorb floodwaters
● Buying out residents in at-risk areas who want to move out of harm’s way
● Adopting up-to-date building codes & standards
Washington is among the states leading flood mitigation efforts—their Floodplains by Design partnership lowers disaster risks and restores ecosystems that provide a natural buffer. Lessons for other states: https://pew.org/2Z2kWvv 
Washington State Floodplain Manager Discusses Program That's Helping Communities, Environment

As Washington’s statewide floodplain manager, Gordon White works to limit the impacts of flooding across the state, including directing the Floodplains by Design program.

https://pew.org/2Z2kWvv
From Vermont to Arkansas, see how states across the country are investing in reducing flood risks👉 https://pew.org/32UnUDG 
Mitigation Matters: Policy Solutions to Reduce Local Flood Risk

Since 2000, floods have cost the United States more than $845 billion in damage to homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure. The expense of adapting to more frequent and severe storms is...

https://pew.org/32UnUDG
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