As potential heavy rains move in this holiday weekend, we are mobilizing City government to keep New Yorkers safe — from clearing catch basins in flood-prone neighborhoods to monitoring downed trees and storm-related hazards.
May 23, 2026 at 3:21 AM
As potential heavy rains move in this holiday weekend, we are mobilizing City government to keep New Yorkers safe — from clearing catch basins in flood-prone neighborhoods to monitoring downed trees and storm-related hazards.
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's efforts to reallocate more than $4 billion in federal funding geared toward natural disaster mitigation projects, arguing the transfer could lead to "irreparable harm" to flood-prone areas
August 6, 2025 at 1:27 AM
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's efforts to reallocate more than $4 billion in federal funding geared toward natural disaster mitigation projects, arguing the transfer could lead to "irreparable harm" to flood-prone areas
Having lived in my own tiny home, they are:
- painfully loud (zero sound insulation)
- cold
- hot
- breezy
- leaky
- unsuitable for bush fire or flood prone areas
- prone to mould and rust
- painfully loud (zero sound insulation)
- cold
- hot
- breezy
- leaky
- unsuitable for bush fire or flood prone areas
- prone to mould and rust
Our ABC typing out a press release and calling it journalism again.
They run this idiotic, “tiny house solution to housing shortage” horse shit every month.
Trailer parks for the poors.
Before you say it, better than nothing isn’t the policy standard we should settle for.
#AusPol
They run this idiotic, “tiny house solution to housing shortage” horse shit every month.
Trailer parks for the poors.
Before you say it, better than nothing isn’t the policy standard we should settle for.
#AusPol
Tiny-home community set to offer solution to affordable housing
A permanent community of tiny homes in WA's South West has been given planning approval. The proposal, pitched as a unique solution to the housing crisis, has drawn criticism from neighbours.
www.abc.net.au
January 29, 2026 at 8:57 AM
Having lived in my own tiny home, they are:
- painfully loud (zero sound insulation)
- cold
- hot
- breezy
- leaky
- unsuitable for bush fire or flood prone areas
- prone to mould and rust
- painfully loud (zero sound insulation)
- cold
- hot
- breezy
- leaky
- unsuitable for bush fire or flood prone areas
- prone to mould and rust
The data also highlights critical risks in other areas along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, revealing more than twice as many Americans live in flood prone areas than FEMA's maps show.
New data reveals FEMA missed major flood risks at Camp Mystic
The data also highlights critical risks in other areas along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, revealing more than twice as many Americans live in flood prone areas than FEMA's maps show.
n.pr
July 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The data also highlights critical risks in other areas along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, revealing more than twice as many Americans live in flood prone areas than FEMA's maps show.
New Yorkers shouldn’t have to worry every time it rains. Ahead of this weekend’s storms, City workers have been out across all five boroughs clearing and inspecting catch basins in flood-prone neighborhoods.
May 23, 2026 at 9:39 PM
New Yorkers shouldn’t have to worry every time it rains. Ahead of this weekend’s storms, City workers have been out across all five boroughs clearing and inspecting catch basins in flood-prone neighborhoods.
The data also highlights critical risks in other areas along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, revealing more than twice as many Americans live in flood prone areas than FEMA's maps show.
New data reveals FEMA missed major flood risks at Camp Mystic
The data also highlights critical risks in other areas along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, revealing more than twice as many Americans live in flood prone areas than FEMA's maps show.
n.pr
July 10, 2025 at 11:51 AM
The data also highlights critical risks in other areas along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, revealing more than twice as many Americans live in flood prone areas than FEMA's maps show.
Governor Abbott, after the GOP voted down a bill in 2018 that would have increased funding for early warning sirens in flood-prone regions in Texas.
July 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Governor Abbott, after the GOP voted down a bill in 2018 that would have increased funding for early warning sirens in flood-prone regions in Texas.
"President Trump’s short-sighted determination to eliminate HUD’s flood standard will set the agency and its housing flood standards back years and allow new affordable housing to be built in areas prone to flood risks and without adequate flood-risk mitigation measures."—@ucsshana.bsky.social
Trump Administration to Cut Common-Sense Flood Rule that Saves Homes, Lives and Taxpayer Dollars
Repealing the standard endangers the most vulnerable among us.
blog.ucs.org
February 17, 2026 at 10:00 PM
"President Trump’s short-sighted determination to eliminate HUD’s flood standard will set the agency and its housing flood standards back years and allow new affordable housing to be built in areas prone to flood risks and without adequate flood-risk mitigation measures."—@ucsshana.bsky.social
After last summer's deadly floods in Texas, our reporters revealed how Texas lawmakers missed dozens of opportunities over decades to protect residents in flood-prone places.
This summer, some of the same areas flooded again.
with @texastribune.org
This summer, some of the same areas flooded again.
with @texastribune.org
They Rebuilt After Texas’ Devastating Floods. Then Their Home Flooded Again.
Texas lawmakers repeatedly failed to take action that could have protected residents in flood-prone areas. That’s left Kerr County residents with difficult choices after two straight summers of floodi...
www.propublica.org
August 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM
After last summer's deadly floods in Texas, our reporters revealed how Texas lawmakers missed dozens of opportunities over decades to protect residents in flood-prone places.
This summer, some of the same areas flooded again.
with @texastribune.org
This summer, some of the same areas flooded again.
with @texastribune.org
NEW: Research shows more flood deaths occur in Texas than in any other state.
But state lawmakers have cleared the way for residents to stay in risky places, even after flooding killed at least 119 people in Kerr County last summer.
w/ @texastribune.org
But state lawmakers have cleared the way for residents to stay in risky places, even after flooding killed at least 119 people in Kerr County last summer.
w/ @texastribune.org
They Rebuilt After Texas’ Devastating Floods. Then Their Home Flooded Again.
Texas lawmakers repeatedly failed to take action that could have protected residents in flood-prone areas. That’s left Kerr County residents with difficult choices after two straight summers of floodi...
www.propublica.org
August 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM
NEW: Research shows more flood deaths occur in Texas than in any other state.
But state lawmakers have cleared the way for residents to stay in risky places, even after flooding killed at least 119 people in Kerr County last summer.
w/ @texastribune.org
But state lawmakers have cleared the way for residents to stay in risky places, even after flooding killed at least 119 people in Kerr County last summer.
w/ @texastribune.org
If you moved to a flood-prone area & you were told not to get flood insurance while people talked down on those advocating for flood insurance, then your house flooded, would you continue to take flood advice from the anti-flood insurance crowd?
No
So why are Dems doing the political equivalent?
No
So why are Dems doing the political equivalent?
May 14, 2025 at 3:27 PM
If you moved to a flood-prone area & you were told not to get flood insurance while people talked down on those advocating for flood insurance, then your house flooded, would you continue to take flood advice from the anti-flood insurance crowd?
No
So why are Dems doing the political equivalent?
No
So why are Dems doing the political equivalent?
A flood-prone city gets creative in its effort to tame the water gods
A flood-prone city gets creative in its effort to tame the water gods
Hampton, Virginia, is experimenting with things like rain gardens, marsh restoration, and oyster-seeded artificial reefs.
www.motherjones.com
December 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
A flood-prone city gets creative in its effort to tame the water gods
If you think we've fucked up climate mitigation, just wait until you see how bad we fuck up climate adaptation.
Why do so many Texans live in flood zones? What we found.
A Tribune-ProPublica investigation found Texas lawmakers repeatedly failed to take action that could have protected residents in flood-prone areas.
www.texastribune.org
August 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM
If you think we've fucked up climate mitigation, just wait until you see how bad we fuck up climate adaptation.
Americans are leaving flood-prone counties. These are the areas losing the biggest number of residents.
Americans Are Moving Out of Flood-Prone Neighborhoods
After seeing an influx of residents during the pandemic, some the riskiest counties are now losing residents.
bloom.bg
November 7, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Americans are leaving flood-prone counties. These are the areas losing the biggest number of residents.
Summary: More Americans live in dangerous flood-prone areas than FEMA's maps show. FEMA knew about this for yrs, lacks the mandate & funding from Congress to address it. Politics, special interests; FEMA warnings not heeded. No longer helpful for officials to call these events rare/unpredictable.
New data reveals FEMA missed major flood risks at Camp Mystic
The data also highlights critical risks in other areas along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, revealing more than twice as many Americans live in flood prone areas than FEMA's maps show.
www.npr.org
July 10, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Summary: More Americans live in dangerous flood-prone areas than FEMA's maps show. FEMA knew about this for yrs, lacks the mandate & funding from Congress to address it. Politics, special interests; FEMA warnings not heeded. No longer helpful for officials to call these events rare/unpredictable.
The solution to “flood insurance is prohibitively expensive” shouldn’t be just pretending a flood-prone area isn’t flood prone.
In fact, that’s the worst solution possible.
In fact, that’s the worst solution possible.
August 7, 2025 at 6:20 PM
The solution to “flood insurance is prohibitively expensive” shouldn’t be just pretending a flood-prone area isn’t flood prone.
In fact, that’s the worst solution possible.
In fact, that’s the worst solution possible.
Fast-tracked housing developments on flood-prone land is a disaster waiting to happen.
#nzpol #ClimateCrisis
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
#nzpol #ClimateCrisis
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
'Catastrophe in the making?': Fast-tracked housing on flood-prone land sparks concern
An Auckland councillor and a Massey University professor say fast-tracking of a major development on a floodplain could put future residents in harm's way.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 8, 2024 at 6:45 AM
‘It’s put the joy levels up’: the flood-prone London school with a climate-adapted playground
‘It’s put the joy levels up’: the flood-prone London school with a climate-adapted playground
When pupils could no longer play outside, St John’s school in Barnet decided to act, enlisting Trees for Cities to help rethink its outside space
www.theguardian.com
May 21, 2026 at 11:43 PM
‘It’s put the joy levels up’: the flood-prone London school with a climate-adapted playground
All clear for Davidson County. Flood threat remains. Stay vigilant if you're near a creek or flood-prone area! 11:24 pm
February 16, 2025 at 5:24 AM
All clear for Davidson County. Flood threat remains. Stay vigilant if you're near a creek or flood-prone area! 11:24 pm
NEW: Some farmers keep growing in flood- and drought-prone fields because subsidies soften the losses, while federal programs meant to help them change course have been underfunded and mired in bureaucracy.
Under Trump, those programs may weaken further.
With @capitolnewsil.bsky.social
Under Trump, those programs may weaken further.
With @capitolnewsil.bsky.social
The Federal Farm Policy Trap: Why Some Farmers Are Stuck Raising Crops That No Longer Thrive
Some farmers keep growing in flood- and drought-prone fields because subsidies soften the losses, while federal programs meant to help them change course have been underfunded and mired in bureaucracy...
www.propublica.org
September 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
NEW: Some farmers keep growing in flood- and drought-prone fields because subsidies soften the losses, while federal programs meant to help them change course have been underfunded and mired in bureaucracy.
Under Trump, those programs may weaken further.
With @capitolnewsil.bsky.social
Under Trump, those programs may weaken further.
With @capitolnewsil.bsky.social
One of the most flood prone areas in the country and these folks act like this was an unavoidable tragedy.
July 7, 2025 at 5:35 PM
One of the most flood prone areas in the country and these folks act like this was an unavoidable tragedy.
Queensland government approved land for housing in flood-prone areas.
Does the lnp forget already. They just got over Cyclone Alfred.
Does the lnp forget already. They just got over Cyclone Alfred.
March 17, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Queensland government approved land for housing in flood-prone areas.
Does the lnp forget already. They just got over Cyclone Alfred.
Does the lnp forget already. They just got over Cyclone Alfred.
A quarter of Texas' land carries some degree of severe flood risk, leaving an estimated 5 million Texans in possible jeopardy.
Local governments — especially counties — have limited policy tools to regulate building in areas most prone to flooding.
Local governments — especially counties — have limited policy tools to regulate building in areas most prone to flooding.
“Disasters are a human choice”: Texas counties have little power to stop building in flood-prone areas
Experts suggested that more data and education are needed as Texas and the rest of the country build in known flood plains.
www.texastribune.org
July 9, 2025 at 1:23 PM
A quarter of Texas' land carries some degree of severe flood risk, leaving an estimated 5 million Texans in possible jeopardy.
Local governments — especially counties — have limited policy tools to regulate building in areas most prone to flooding.
Local governments — especially counties — have limited policy tools to regulate building in areas most prone to flooding.
Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Team Kentucky is sending over $118.2 million to six counties to buy out properties from willing and voluntary Kentuckians in flood-prone areas.
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Read more: tinyurl.com/4cv5kf7h
October 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Team Kentucky is sending over $118.2 million to six counties to buy out properties from willing and voluntary Kentuckians in flood-prone areas.
Read more: tinyurl.com/4cv5kf7h
Read more: tinyurl.com/4cv5kf7h
The City has been coordinating since Thursday to prepare for storms:
- Agencies have cleared catch basins and performed targeted inspections of flood-prone neighborhoods.
- The Downed Tree Task Force is on alert.
- The Tow Truck Task Force is prepared to assist stranded vehicles.
- Agencies have cleared catch basins and performed targeted inspections of flood-prone neighborhoods.
- The Downed Tree Task Force is on alert.
- The Tow Truck Task Force is prepared to assist stranded vehicles.
June 22, 2026 at 12:12 AM
The City has been coordinating since Thursday to prepare for storms:
- Agencies have cleared catch basins and performed targeted inspections of flood-prone neighborhoods.
- The Downed Tree Task Force is on alert.
- The Tow Truck Task Force is prepared to assist stranded vehicles.
- Agencies have cleared catch basins and performed targeted inspections of flood-prone neighborhoods.
- The Downed Tree Task Force is on alert.
- The Tow Truck Task Force is prepared to assist stranded vehicles.