Flood Maps Are Out of Date Says FEMA

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s flood maps are out of date and understate the risks to homes and businesses from flooding and extreme rain caused by climate change, according to FEMA Director Deanne Criswell. Flooding in Jackson, Mississippi, a week ago, overwhelmed the city’s main water treatment plant, leaving more than 150,000 state-capital region residents… Continue reading Flood Maps Are Out of Date Says FEMA