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Plans for motel in SLO County beach town delayed after neighbors protest. See why
They’re going to be crowding out the residents to the health and safety detriment — those are the magic words, I’m told — of ...
Multistakeholder solutions for urban resilience for coastal cities
Rapid urbanization and climate change are intensifying urban flash floods and waterlogging, especially in coastal cities. In ...
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Fort Myers Beach to be removed from FEMA probation
Fort Myers Beach will be removed from probation under the National Flood Insurance Program on Nov. 18, FEMA announced.
Monster quake could sink swath of California, dramatically heightening flood risk, study says
A long-feared monster earthquake off the coast of California, Oregon and Washington could cause some areas to sink by more ...
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Fort Myers Beach residents to see flood insurance costs drop as FEMA removes town from probation program
Good news for Fort Myers Beach homeowners! FEMA is removing the town from flood insurance probation, eliminating the $50 ...
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Fort Myers Beach ends flood insurance surcharge, relief for residents in sight
Fort Myers Beach is making strides in flood insurance management after receiving notice from FEMA. The town met the ...
Major chunk of Pacific coast from California to Canada will sink into the sea if mega-earthquake hits this spot, doomsday study warns
This should have West Coasters shaking in their shoes.
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Flood works to protect town get £20,000 boost
Flood defences to protect a town are set to receive £20,000 in government funding. Storm Bert caused chaos in Witney, Oxfordshire, in November with police closing Hailey Road through to Crawley ...
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Beach towns divided over potential New Hanover tax rate, sales tax impact
After this year’s revaluation raised property values across New Hanover County by 60%, debate has ensued in at least one ...
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Sunshine Coast hinterland hit with flash flooding as Anzac Day dawn services cancelled
Parts of the Sunshine Coast hinterland region woke to flash flooding after heavy rain overnight ... fifth or sixth time that particular part of town had flooded in the past 12 months.
Flood works to protect town get £20,000 boost
Flood defences to protect a town are set to receive £20,000 in government funding. Storm Bert caused chaos in Witney, Oxfordshire, in November with police closing Hailey Road through to Crawley Road, ...