Study Reveals High Flood Risk for 17 Million on U.S. Atlantic and Gulf Coasts
• Study reveals over 17 million people on the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf Coasts are at high risk of flooding.
• New York City and New Orleans are identified as particularly vulnerable to severe flooding events.
• Climate change exacerbates flood risks, necessitating proactive measures like infrastructure improvements and better urban planning.
Millions face flood risk along Atlantic, Gulf
A recent study reveals over 17 million people along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States face significant flood risk. The University of Alabama researchers analyzed 16 key factors, including geographic hazards, population density, infrastructure vulnerability, and FEMA's historical flood damage data. The study found 17.5 million people are at 'very high' risk, with another 17 million facing 'high' risk.
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