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First Street Foundation is a 501(c)(3) research and technology nonprofit working to define America’s flood risk.
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The Power of Data Transparency
The Power of Data Transparency
FEMA released 40 years worth of NFIP data, but the data lacks the specificity needed to assess and understand flood risks.
First Street
Sep 9, 2019
Flood Risk Beliefs and the Housing Market
Flood Risk Beliefs and the Housing Market
Experts say markets are not fully reflecting changing flood risk. Improved risk communication can begin to address the issue.
First Street
Aug 26, 2019
Communicating Flood Risk: Challenges and Solutions
Communicating Flood Risk: Challenges and Solutions
Communication that frames flood risk in a simple, tangible, relevant, and personal way can reach the most important audiences.
First Street
Jul 3, 2019
Scientists to Calculate Flood Risk for Every Home in America
Scientists to Calculate Flood Risk for Every Home in America
First Street Foundation announces plans to calculate the past, current, and future flood risk of every property in the United States.
First Street
Jun 21, 2019
FEMA Flood Maps and Limitations
FEMA Flood Maps and Limitations
FEMA flood maps are the gold standard for understanding flood risk in the U.S, but they have their limitations.
First Street
Jun 7, 2019
Environmental Science Behind Increasing Flood Trends
Environmental Science Behind Increasing Flood Trends
How changes in sea levels, atmospheric temperatures, and sea surface temperatures lead to more frequent and severe floods.
First Street
May 8, 2019
Flood iQ Adds New England States
Flood iQ Adds New England States
ME, NH, MA, and RI residents can now search for their flood risks
First Street
Jan 22, 2019
Sea Level Rise Expert Spotlight: Christine Voss
Sea Level Rise Expert Spotlight: Christine Voss
Christine Voss discusses the inevitability of sea level rise, consequences of politicizing the issue, and her hope for innovative solutions
First Street
Jan 18, 2019
Sea level rise expert spotlight: David Kutner
Sea level rise expert spotlight: David Kutner
Planning Manager discusses sea level rise’s impact on New Jersey, and the complexities and importance of local and state-level leadership.
First Street
Dec 19, 2018
Sea Level Rise Expert Spotlight: Megan Desrosiers
Sea Level Rise Expert Spotlight: Megan Desrosiers
Megan Desrosiers discusses the impact that sea level rise is having on Georgia and how solutions should be a community-wide topic.
First Street
Nov 12, 2018
Flood iQ Launches Alabama & Mississippi
Flood iQ Launches Alabama & Mississippi
Residents of AL and MS can now search for their property’s and city’s flood risks and enjoy all Flood iQ features!
First Street
Oct 25, 2018
Sea Level Rise Expert Spotlight: Phil Dustan
Sea Level Rise Expert Spotlight: Phil Dustan
Phil Dustan discusses understanding urban development and sea level rise and the importance of proper community planning.
First Street
Oct 17, 2018
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