Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Sabine County, Texas
Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Sabine County, Texas DENTON, Texas – Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review in Sabine County, Texas. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. The updated maps were produced in coordination with local, state and FEMA officials. Significant community review of the maps has already taken place, but before the maps become final, community residents can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate
Human-Centered Earthquake Impact Information: Learn more about USGS Mendenhall Fellow Sabine Loos
Sabine Loos, Mendenhall Fellow In the article, Loos shares her thoughts on the USGS Mendenhall Research fellowship program and how she is using this opportunity to advance thoughtful, human-centered metrics that expand on the environmental and physical earthquake information provided by the USGS. “Throughout my PhD, I saw how many folks around the world look to the USGS whenever an earthquake happens. I slowly learned about the USGS mission and admired how the Earthquake Hazards Program has been able to develop globally available information while being transparent and open with the methods and data they apply.” Loos is focused on quantifying