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First Street Foundation is a 501(c)(3) research and technology nonprofit working to define America’s flood risk.

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Oct 17, 2018
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