A ‘Worrying Confluence’ of Flood Risk, Social Vulnerability and Climate Change Denial

October 23, 2024

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Presented by Michigan News

Hurricane Helene exposed pitfalls in the United States’ preparedness for extreme flooding events. Residents in Appalachia, New England, and the Northwest are being considered particularly at-risk by a new U-M study, regions where hurricane flooding has historically been less of a concern. Researchers have identified three key factors undercutting residents’ ability to prepare for and respond to flooding. Learn more in this article from Michigan News.

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