Today on Marine Science Minute with Florida Sea Grant: Flooding
Climate change causes intense rain events that are occurring more often, increasing the chance of flooding in many communities.
Coastal urban communities typically have large areas of paved surfaces, such as roads and sidewalks. When heavy rainfall occurs in these communities, there is a greater likelihood of streets and homes flooding.
As drainage and water storage systems age, they can be ineffective at handling intense rain events. As communities work to better deal with these events, it’s important for everyone to understand their flood risk and look at purchasing flood insurance to protect their home and belongings.
Florida Sea Grant assists and provides resources for communities to understand their risk and know their options for adapting to flooding.
For information about this and other coastal topics, contact your county extension office or visit Florida Sea Grant at flseagrant.org.