Rising Seas and Stronger Storms Threaten Barrier Island Systems
As sea levels rise and storms intensify, these narrow stretches of sand and vegetation that buffer coastlines will be exposed to more frequent and severe flooding, erosion, and water table changes. The study’s findings , focusing on Cape Lookout, project that with a sea-level rise (SLR) of just 0.5 meters, nearly half of the current land area of the islands will flood daily, with the impact worsening during storms. Even a moderate one-year storm could flood up to 74% of the barrier island area, while more powerful storms with a 20-year return interval could submerge more than 85% of the
FEMA Encourages Virginians to Build Back Stronger and Prepare for the Future
FEMA Encourages Virginians to Build Back Stronger and Prepare for the Future BRISTOL, Va.—If you live in Virginia, there are resources and funding available to help you protect your home from future flooding and storms. FEMA Creates Phone Hotline with Home Rebuilding Tips Do you need information as you’re rebuilding so that you can reduce damage from future storms? If you need tips on mold cleanup, retrofitting for high winds, flood insurance, sealing foundation cracks, sump pumps, elevating utilities and more, call the FEMA Rebuilding Hotline at 1-833-FEMA-4US (833-336-2487) and press “3.” The hotline is open Monday to Friday