National coalition fighting for natural disaster policies that are environmentally & fiscally sound.
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In our Letter to the Editor in @latimes, Executive Director Chris Brown makes the case for lasting mitigation solutions that reduce future damage and help break the cycle of repeated disasters facing vulnerable communities:
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Coalition member @taxpayers argues that investments in flood mitigation can reduce future disaster spending, citing new @USCBO estimates that $1 billion in adaptation funding can avert $3 billion to $4 billion in damage over 30 years.
Millions of Americans are at risk of flooding without adequate insurance. GAO found that 86% of high-risk properties lack coverage through the National Flood Insurance Program. Better flood prevention and risk communication can protect homeowners and reduce future costs for taxpayers. taxpayer.net/disaster/why-fe…
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As California prepares for an unprecedented El Niño season, local leaders are engaging in mitigation efforts before disaster strikes by strengthening flood preparedness and protecting communities and infrastructure across the state.
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We appreciate @CAgovernor's action to help California counties prepare for potentially catastrophic El Niño storms. Executive Order N-14-26 removes major permitting barriers, giving counties critical tools to protect communities before disaster strikes.
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Coalition member @landcoreUSA is building an actuarially-sound, predictive model focusing on the risk-mitigating benefits of soil health practices. It’s designed to be a tool to inform landowners, practitioners, lenders and insurers.
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Learn more about this tool and how it’s helping farmers and insurers: landcore.org/programs#risk-m…
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Land Core is excited to join the @SmarterSafer Coalition. Our work in soil health and agricultural risk reduction will bring important new research insights and policy expertise to the Coalition's disaster resilience efforts.
Read the press release: smartersafer.org/2026/10/28/…
SmarterSafer is excited to announce @landcoreUSA as the newest Coalition member. The nonprofit's expertise in soil health and research-driven risk management aligns with our efforts for targeted risk reduction before disaster strikes.
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Read the press release: smartersafer.org/2026/10/28/…
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City of Kissimmee Property Owners to Receive 25% Flood Insurance Discount Following FEMA Rating Upgrade
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Eligible property owners in the City of Kissimmee will soon save more on flood insurance after the city earned an improved Class 5 … instagr.am/p/DbYFxLTAyFd/
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Sending goats to reduce ignitable grasses near homes helps prepare for peak wildfire risk in California. Goat sightings are also a reminder for homeowners to do a financial insurance check up and prepare their property for wildfires.
Learn more-bit.ly/3VDmqMW
Most of the award comes through @fema's important Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program and will fund disaster preparedness in the Southeast. The remaining funds will support floodplain management practices, earthquake preparation, and other training and exercises.
NEW TODAY: FEMA awards more than $44M to support Southeastern states against disasters.
foxcarolina.com/2026/09/22/f…
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By predicting where flooding impacts may occur after an event, tools like the FIM will save lives and help alert forecasters, emergency managers, and the public to the latest river and stream flooding conditions.
.@NOAA’s flood mapping tool now covers nearly 100% of U.S.
Experimental Flood Inundation Mapping (FIM) provides valuable guidance for decision-makers and public.
News release: noaa.gov/news-release/noaa-f…
@NWS #flooding #FIM100
ALT NOAA's flood inundation map (left) depicting the forecast for flooding extent in New London, Wisconsin, and a photo of flooded streets in New London (right), dated April 17, 2026. (Image credit: NOAA NWS)
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Earlier this month, @USGAO published four research-backed recommendations to Congress to help increase NFIP and private flood insurance coverage.
Read their recommendations: gao.gov/products/gao-27-1080…
Flood Insurance: Congressional Action Could Help Increase Coverage for At-Risk Properties gao.gov/products/gao-27-1080…
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Chicago continues to invest in trees and stormwater infrastructure as it prepares for more extreme weather. But being more climate-resilient doesn't make Chicago immune, as shown by August’s derecho in the city.
Chicago has been ranked the most climate-resilient city in the world.
No other U.S. cities made the list of the top 20 most resilient locations. nytimes.com/2026/09/03/reale…
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“This $12.1 million will help communities recover from Hurricanes Ida and Francine and the Severe Winter Storm Fern by repairing damaged facilities, clearing debris, covering recovery costs, and strengthening drainage systems to reduce future flood risks.”
- @SenJohnKennedy
Thank you @POTUS for having Louisiana’s back.
Tropical Storm Arthur hit our state hard, but Louisianians never quit. This critical disaster aid will help our families, businesses and communities get back on their feet.
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We share the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers goal of a clear and durable definition for WOTUS. We believe that goal is best achieved by a rule that follows the Clean Water Act and the Supreme Court’s decision in Sackett v. EPA as written.
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Read our letter here: smartersafer.org/2026/10/08/…
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On pace to be one of the most active wildfire seasons on record, this year is putting a recently overhauled federal response system to the test, while placing mounting financial pressure on governments, taxpayers, insurers, and individual households.
Federal firefighting resources are stretched thin and states are spending more, while households face mounting expenses.
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Congratulations to Senators @PattyMurray (D-WA) and @SteveDaines (R-MT) for the Senate passage of their bipartisan Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery Act.
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The #FERA is a straightforward, commonsense bill that will create a new pathway for ecosystem restoration projects in floodplains that meet specific criteria.
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Solutions like these cut red tape and make mitigation easier and reduce flood damage.
Read more about the FERA and its next steps in the House: murray.senate.gov/passed-mur…
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