FEMA buyouts fail communities battling climate change.
The federal government response to flooding and hurricanes—marred by complicated applications and long wait times—often exacerbates inequality.
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The federal government response to flooding and hurricanes—marred by complicated applications and long wait times—often exacerbates inequality.
With complicated applications and long wait times, the government’s primary effort to move people out of harm’s way falls woefully behind in the era of climate change.
As Americans discover that they must relocate due to climate change, the mismatch between the FEMA buyout process and the need gets worse.
The City of Freeport is requesting $75,000.
"Fire Chief Brad Liggett didn’t just talk the talk, he walked the walk and inspired others to action," Miller writes.