First StreetinFirstStreetThe Power of Data TransparencyFEMA released 40 years worth of NFIP data, but the data lacks the specificity needed to assess and understand flood risks.Sep 9, 2019Sep 9, 2019
First StreetinFirstStreetFlood Risk Beliefs and the Housing MarketExperts say markets are not fully reflecting changing flood risk. Improved risk communication can begin to address the issue.Aug 26, 2019Aug 26, 2019
First StreetinFirstStreetCommunicating Flood Risk: Challenges and SolutionsCommunication that frames flood risk in a simple, tangible, relevant, and personal way can reach the most important audiences.Jul 3, 2019Jul 3, 2019
First StreetinFirstStreetScientists to Calculate Flood Risk for Every Home in AmericaFirst Street Foundation announces plans to calculate the past, current, and future flood risk of every property in the United States.Jun 21, 2019Jun 21, 2019
First StreetinFirstStreetFEMA Flood Maps and LimitationsFEMA flood maps are the gold standard for understanding flood risk in the U.S, but they have their limitations.Jun 7, 2019Jun 7, 2019
First StreetinFirstStreetEnvironmental Science Behind Increasing Flood TrendsHow changes in sea levels, atmospheric temperatures, and sea surface temperatures lead to more frequent and severe floods.May 8, 2019May 8, 2019
First StreetinFirstStreetFlood iQ Adds New England StatesME, NH, MA, and RI residents can now search for their flood risksJan 22, 2019Jan 22, 2019
First StreetinFirstStreetSea Level Rise Expert Spotlight: Christine VossChristine Voss discusses the inevitability of sea level rise, consequences of politicizing the issue, and her hope for innovative solutionsJan 18, 2019Jan 18, 2019
First StreetinFirstStreetSea level rise expert spotlight: David KutnerPlanning Manager discusses sea level rise’s impact on New Jersey, and the complexities and importance of local and state-level leadership.Dec 19, 2018Dec 19, 2018
First StreetinFirstStreetSea Level Rise Expert Spotlight: Megan DesrosiersMegan Desrosiers discusses the impact that sea level rise is having on Georgia and how solutions should be a community-wide topic.Nov 12, 2018Nov 12, 2018
