Podcasts about flood risk

Guest: Dr. Brian Bledsoe, University of GeorgiaWhen a hurricane makes landfall, we expect the strongest impacts to hit the coast. But Hurricane Helene proved that the story doesn't end there. With hurricane-force winds reaching more than 350 miles inland, this storm challenged the way we think about extreme weather risk. Are we truly prepared for the full reach of a hurricane, not just this decade but for centuries to come? Today on Weather Geeks, we're joined by Dr. Brian Bledsoe from the University of Georgia, who is an expert on infrastructure and making future building more resilient. There are many opportunities to build back better, smarter, and safer after these events happen, and hopefully strive to not have to rebuild in the same places over and over. From infrastructure challenges to communication gaps, we'll explore what needs to change to keep these communities—both coastal and inland—safe.Chapters00:00 Understanding Hurricane Helene's Impact04:58 Assessing Infrastructure Resilience15:11 Lessons Learned from Hurricane Helene28:02 Addressing Multiple Natural Disasters40:00 The Importance of Comprehensive Infrastructure PlanningSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Europe, flooding was the most prevalent—and most expensive—climate peril last year, making 2024 the “Year of the Flood.” On this episode of Critical Point, five authors of Milliman's annual Extreme Weather in Europe report assess the toll of flooding in their country and the response from insurers, governing bodies, and communities. They discuss what Italy is doing to protect the insurance industry, how construction in the UK and France may be contributing to flood risk, and why new regulations in Romania and the Benelux region may not do enough to keep pace with climate change. Don't miss the full Extreme Weather in Europe report, as well as the related paper, Flood risk modelling in Europe, both available at Milliman.com.  

Tide gauges are a critical yet often overlooked tool in our fight to understand and respond to climate change. In this episode, Dr. Andrew Thaler returns to the podcast to share a powerful story about installing a tide gauge in his hometown of St. Michaels, Maryland. He breaks down how this simple device provides crucial data for flood risk, sea level rise, and community resilience, bringing science closer to home. Community science is at the heart of Dr. Thaler's work. We explore how grassroots efforts, low-cost technology, and open-source tools empower residents to monitor and respond to environmental changes themselves. Whether you're a policymaker, scientist, or citizen concerned about the impacts of coastal flooding, this episode will deepen your understanding of how data can drive change from the bottom up. Follow a career in conservation: https://www.conservation-careers.com/online-training/ Use the code SUFB to get 33% off courses and the careers program.   Do you want to join my Ocean Community? Sign Up for Updates on the process: www.speakupforblue.com/oceanapp   Sign up for our Newsletter: http://www.speakupforblue.com/newsletter   Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube  

If your home flooded during hurricane season last year, you may still be recovering from the damage. A lot of neighborhoods flooded as a series of storms impacted the Tampa Bay region- Hurricane Debby, then Helene and soon after that- Milton. And it wasn't just places on the coast. Inland neighborhoods flooded too. So- with hurricane season almost here- what are local governments doing to prevent more flooding? And how are people rebuilding? WUSF journalists Jessica Meszaros, Kerry Sheridan and Steve Newborn join Florida Matters to discuss their reporting on the ongoing recovery from flooding in communities across the greater Tampa Bay region. 

If your home flooded during hurricane season last year, you may still be recovering from the damage. A lot of neighborhoods flooded as a series of storms impacted the Tampa Bay region- Hurricane Debby, then Helene and soon after that- Milton. And it wasn't just places on the coast. Inland neighborhoods flooded too. So- with hurricane season almost here- what are local governments doing to prevent more flooding? And how are people rebuilding? WUSF journalists Jessica Meszaros, Kerry Sheridan and Steve Newborn join Florida Matters to discuss their reporting on the ongoing recovery from flooding in communities across the greater Tampa Bay region. 

Flooding is one of Houston's biggest challenges—but informed action can make a difference. This week, Bill Baldwin joined us to talk about flood risk, policy, and how REALTORS® and homeowners can be part of the solution.    Discover Oakberry Trails   Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here-   https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/   Are you an HAR MLS Platinum Subscriber? Join our Facebook Group! Click to join. Sign Up for your free Real Estate News Subscription here. Sign up for your free Inman Select Subscription here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube , and LinkedIn.

Calm before the storm for Auckland's flood-risk communities as the council takes action. It'll buy more than 1200 high risk homes by the end of the year, at a cost of $352 million. A large chunk of the land will be retained for flood resilience and safer areas will be sold for development. Auckland Council Policy and Planning Committee Chair Richard Hills told Mike Hosking it's going to be a long road. He says people will find it hard seeing houses removed from the street they live on. The Council has also acknowledged the time it's taken to take action on flood risk areas. Hills says he hoped it would be a faster process. He told Hosking homeowners could apply to be categorised for most of last year, and then needed individual assessments. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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With extreme weather events becoming more frequent, flooding is a growing concern for many Warwickshire residents. In this episode, we explore how we are tackling flood risk and supporting communities in preparing for climate change impacts. Featuring insights from Scarlett Robertson (Flood Risk Management Officer at WCC) and Charles Barlow (Head of Community Partnerships at WCC), the discussion covers the challenges of flood management, the role of various agencies, and the importance of community-led action.

Half of the buildings in south Dunedin remain vulnerable to flooding with the risk set to increase in the coming decades. Adam Burns reports.

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Meteorologist Kirk Apfel says there's no longer a risk for flooding, but we will return to cold air with high winds today.

Last week, Auckland Council presented a proposal to shift Kumeū's town centre as an effort to address the area's history of flooding.  Additionally, late last month public consultation opened on Council's proposed bed night visitor levy. The levy would fill a budget gap of $7 million for major events in Tāmaki Makaurau. For City Counselling this week, Sofia spoke to Councillor Julie Fairey about both of these topics, beginning by asking her what current issues Kumeū is facing that informed the proposal to move its town centre.

A proposal to shift Kumeū's town centre over a number of years was revealed to the community by the Auckland Council on Monday night. Ward councillor Greg Sayer spoke to Corin Dann.

Environmental advocates have been pushing the General Assembly for more than a decade to protect homebuyers from the growing risks of flooding.

Dr. Franco Montalto, Professor of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering at Drexel University, talks about “Sponge City” strategies can offer in increasing city resilience and livability. Please support Gtown Radio local community radio station, and Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show. Go to gtownradio.com/donate. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kay-wood9/support

You may have heard that Floodbase and Amwins partnered earlier this year, and are combining satellite data and parametric insurance to tackle flood risk, a peril often underinsured or uninsured altogether. Matthew Grant speaks with Emmalina, who leads Public Sector Partnerships at Floodbase, and Alex, Executive Vice President for Alternative Risk at Amwins, about their work insuring golf courses, municipalities and more. The discussion highlights how advancements in satellite technology and data-driven insights are bridging gaps in traditional flood insurance, providing faster, more flexible coverage for both private and public sectors. Key Talking Points: Learn how Floodbase uses satellite data to track and monitor flood risks. Understand the limitations of traditional flood insurance coverage. Explore how parametric insurance provides flexibility and fast payouts. See how municipalities can use parametric payouts to cover tax revenue losses and community recovery. Examine how historical flood data shapes payout triggers and pricing. Discover the unique challenges of insuring golf courses against floods. Gain insight into the increasing severity of atmospheric rivers and their impacts. Understand how parametric insurance addresses gaps in public and private sector coverage. Hear how municipalities reallocate budgets to afford parametric solutions. If you like what you're hearing, please leave us a review on whichever platform you use or contact Matthew Grant on LinkedIn. You can also contact Emmalina or Alex on LinkedIn to start a conversation! Sign up to the InsTech newsletter for a fresh view on the world every Wednesday morning. Continuing Professional Development This InsTech Podcast Episode is accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). By listening, you can claim up to 0.5 hours towards your CPD scheme. By the end of this podcast, you should be able to meet the following Learning Objectives: Explain the benefits of parametric insurance, including faster payouts and flexible use of funds. Specify the process Floodbase uses to monitor and quantify flood water in insured boundaries. Define the term "atmospheric river" and its relevance to flood risk in California. If your organisation is a member of InsTech and you would like to receive a quarterly summary of the CPD hours you have earned, visit the Episode 333 page of the InsTech website or email cpd@instech.co to let us know you have listened to this podcast. To help us measure the impact of the learning, we would be grateful if you would take a minute to complete a quick feedback survey.

Dana Sutton, flood practice lead at NFP, discusses the evolving landscape of flood insurance, the misconceptions surrounding flood risk, and how both the private market and National Flood Insurance Program can work together.

The potential for flooding in local beach communities continues for a second day. Plus, strengthening abortion rights is part of the agenda in a special session held by California lawmakers. And, a city fund for homeless support falls short of its goal.

This week we will be talking about Flood Risk Assessments. This episode content meets PC2 - Clients, Users & Delivery of Services & PC3 - Legal Framework & Processes of the Part 3 Criteria.Resources from today's episode:Websites:https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/commercial-developments/understanding-and-assessing-flood-risk/flood-risk-assessmenthttps://www.gov.uk/guidance/flood-risk-and-coastal-change#para80https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agencyhttps://www.gov.uk/guidance/flood-risk-assessment-flood-zones-1-2-3-and-3bThank you for listening! Please follow me on Instagram @part3withme for weekly content and updates or contact me via email me at part3withme@outlook.com or on LinkedIn. Join me next week for more Part3 With Me time.If you liked this episode please give it a rating to help reach more fellow Part3er's!

Flooding is the world's most devastating natural disaster, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. Millions of Americans live in high-risk flood zones, with the threat amplified by climate change and aging infrastructure. This episode explores how innovative computer modeling and visualizations can help communities plan for future flood risks and develop effective response strategies.

Several housing projects to be considered under the proposed fast-track law are on potential flood-prone land, despite warnings about any construction there.

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In episode 210 of America Adapts, Dr. Carolyn Kousky, Associate Vice President for Economics and Policy at the Environmental Defense Fund, returns to discuss the climate challenges in Florida's property insurance market. She outlines how Florida faces significant economic risks due to hurricanes and other disasters, with 36 presidential disaster declarations since 2000. The episode delves into the complexities of the state's insurance system, focusing on three key programs: Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, and the Florida Insurance Guarantee Association. Dr. Kousky addresses the reliance on smaller insurance companies; the critical role of reinsurance; and the impact of climate change on insurance pricing and availability. Doug and Carolyn have a broader conversation about the insanity of the Florida system of the existing property insurance market and how it could lead to price gouging for Florida citizens living in less at risk areas of the state. Also, the ‘hot take' for this episode! https://www.americaadapts.org/episodes/house-of-cards-florida-and-property-insurance-in-the-age-of-climate-change Topics covered: Evolution of Florida's Property Insurance Approach State Programs Providing Insurance in Florida The Role of Reinsurers and Insurance Companies Transparency in Catastrophe Modeling in Florida Impact of Sea Level Rise on Florida's Insurance Market Cross-subsidies and Assessments in Florida's Insurance Market Climate Equity and Fair Pricing in Florida's Insurance Market Balancing Risk Reduction and Insurance Access Price gouging inland communities to subsidize coastal communities' insurance rates Guest Recommendation: Jessica Dandridge, Water Collaborative of Greater New Orleans Transcript of episode available here. Quotes from the episode: Dr. Carolyn Kousky:   Politically, there's often an appetite to just ignore the risk and not address it because addressing it can be hard and might be costly, but failing to address it is also setting us up for much higher future costs.   …we need to view the crisis in our insurance markets as a signal for how high risk is, and that we have to  invest aggressively and quickly in much more climate adaptation in order to lower that risk to a manageable level…    Doug Parsons:   Climate change is like gravity. … there's no arguing with it. It's just going to happen. …but you are living in Gainesville, you're being responsible, you haven't gone to the coast.  Isn't raising that person's rate a form of price gouging because you don't have as much risk and yet they're raising your rate , that's price gouging. 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The Great Lakes Water Authority is warning Detroiters to continue watching for possible flooding on Wednesday, as the remains of Tropical Storm Beryl have brought heavy rainfall to the city. Plus, the Detroit Pistons have formally introduced J.B. Bickerstaff as the team's new head coach. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

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Our guest for this episode of the H.E.A.R.T. podcast is Kristin Owen, Henrico's Floodplain & Dam Safety Manager. She shares information about Henrico Public Works programs intended to inform residents about flood risk, as well as mitigation plans to help reduce those risks. Updated FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps, which went into effect on April 25, 2024, are available online at https://henrico.us/works/design/floodplain/map-updates/. In addition, Henrico has joined the FEMA Community Rating System (CRS) flood program, allowing qualified residents to receive a 25% discount on their flood insurance premiums beginning in October 2024. Information on this program can be found at https://henrico.us/works/design/floodplain/.

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This podcast mini-series on coastal resilience in the face of climate change is hosted by Josephine Anselin, PhD Student at the University of Cambridge and Policy Intern at CSaP. In this episode, Josephine is joined by Prof Jenny Brown, Coastal Oceanographer at the UK's National Ocenography Centre and Co-Director of the Centre for Doctoral Training for Resilient Flood Futures (FLOOD-CDT), to discuss coastal flooding. Podcast theme music by SoulProdMusic via Pixabay.

How would your clients describe you?  This week on the podcast we have taken a slightly different approach and brought Previsico's clients, Zurich Munciple and Donaldson Timber, to discuss how Previsico has helped them with flood risk management. Previsico provides real-time flood forecasts, as part of its mission to reduce global flooding impact, by developing technologies that offer early warning systems for surface water flooding. Discover the importance of collaboration by hearing from Dr Avi Baruch and his work with Allison Whittington at Zurich Municipal and Mark Murphy at Donaldson Timber. Key talking points: The start of Previsico: a PhD research project  Client Insights: Zurich Municipal's approach to flood resilience Exploring the impact of floods and the importance of early warning systems The role of insurance in flood risk management and resilience building Operational challenges and solutions in flood risk management Exploring the complexities of Sustainability and ESG Commitments The role of insurance in supporting sustainability Client Insights: Donaldson Timber's proactive flood risk management If you like what you're hearing, please leave us a review on whichever platform you use or contact Dr Avi Baruch or Matthew Grant on LinkedIn. To find out more about InsTech, our membership and offerings visit www.instech.co or contact us hello@instech.co Continuing Professional Development This InsTech Podcast Episode is accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). By listening, you can claim up to 0.5 hours towards your CPD scheme. By the end of this podcast, you should be able to meet the following Learning Objectives: Describe why developing warning systems for surface water flooding is important in the insurance industry Define why collaboration is important across the insurance industry Summarise how partnerships with insurers can help with the operational advantages of adopting new technologies If your organisation is a member of InsTech and you would like to receive a quarterly summary of the CPD hours you have earned, visit the Episode 295 page of the InsTech website or email cpd@instech.co to let us know you have listened to this podcast. To help us measure the impact of the learning, we would be grateful if you would take a minute to complete a quick feedback survey.

In this enlightening episode of the "Private Client Risk & Resilience" podcast, host Kurt Thoennessen, CEO of RiskRevu, is joined by Joe Rossi, the CEO of Joe Flood Insurance Brokerage. They delve into the intricate world of flood insurance, highlighting the unique challenges and solutions facing owners of high value properties.Key Highlights:Joe Flood's Background: Discover Joe's journey from community activism to leading a flood-only insurance brokerage, advocating for more affordable insurance rates.Unveiling Asset Risks: Kurt explores the significant risks faced by successful people through their assets and lifestyle, emphasizing the complexity of protecting large assets.Innovative Insurance Solutions: Joe Flood shares insights on creating custom insurance solutions for high-value properties, addressing the gap in traditional flood insurance offerings.Market Evolution: Engage in a discussion about the evolving landscape of flood insurance, driven by increasing catastrophic events and new market entrants.Regulatory Insights: Gain clarity on the regulation in surplus lines and MGA operations, debunking common misconceptions about non-admitted markets.Behind-the-Scenes Processes: Uncover the detailed process of risk modeling and underwriting used by Joe Flood Insurance, demonstrating their commitment to tailored insurance solutions.Partnership and Growth Opportunities: Learn how to engage with Joe Flood Insurance for both insurance quotes and professional partnerships, fostering a collaborative environment in the insurance industry.Whether you're an insurance agent seeking to refine your skills or someone looking to protect substantial wealth, this episode is packed with valuable insights and innovative strategies for navigating the complexities of flood risk insurance.Resources:https://www.joefloodinsurance.com/

In this episode, we sit down with Terry Williams, the Program Manager for the Fargo-Moorhead Metro Program, and Kevin Denn, the project manager for the Fargo-Moorhead Metro Program, to talk about the National Academy of Construction recognition, what it took to receive this recognition and what is currently going on with the Fargo-Moorhead Metro Program.

In episode 198 America Adapts, we're partnering with Forerunner, a software company that works with local governments to help them with disaster management, flood risk and adapting to future impacts of climate change.   Our discussion will feature insights from floodplain managers operating in both riverine flooding areas and coastal flood zones. These flooding experts are on the ground, finding ways to help their communities with extreme flooding and changes expected with a changing climate. The episode delves into the increasing role of technology in their work, emphasizing the crucial aspects of communication and outreach to garner community support for the establishment of effective flood prevention programs. Susannah Pho, co-founder of Forerunner, shares with us how climate analytics and technology are helping some of these front line adapters, in this case, flood plain managers, to do their jobs more effectively.  Exploring the practical experiences of these managers and the tools they find instrumental in advancing flood and disaster risk management offers useful insights for your own adaptation planning. https://www.americaadapts.org/episodes/building-resilient-communities-the-tech-revolution-in-floodplain-management-with-forerunner This episode was generously sponsored by Forerunner. Experts in this Episode: Susannah Pho – Co-founder and COO of Forerunner Maggie Talley – Director of Floodplain Management & Hazard Mitigation, Jefferson Parish, Lousiana Seamus Riley - Floodplain Manager/CRS Specialist, Jefferson Parish, Lousiana Michael Thulen - Construction Official and Floodplain Administrator Del Schwalls - President, Schwalls Consulting LLC, Engineering & Floodplain Management Solutions Mathew Langley - Floodplain Administrator, Development Services City of Cedar Rapids Check out the America Adapts Media Kit here! Subscribe to the America Adapts newsletter here. Donate to America Adapts Listen to America Adapts on your favorite app here! 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Under changes proposed at the General Assembly, home buyers and renters in Virginia would get more information up front about a property's flooding risk and history.

January 16, 2024118. Reducing My Flood Risk with Jack KrolikowskiExplore the complexities of homeownership in the face of increasing flood risks in our latest podcast featuring Jack Krolikowski from the American Flood Coalition. In this episode, we delve into the financial challenges and highlight the importance of proactive data and clear communication during home sales. From the impact of home elevation strategies on communities to the idea of a comprehensive home history report, we offer crucial insights. This episode is rich with practical tips for homeowners and personal anecdotes, serving as a vital survival guide in an era where flood risks are on the rise. Whether you're an experienced homeowner or a first-time buyer, join us for valuable tools to navigate the potential challenges of flooding. Here's how you can follow Jack: X: https://twitter.com/JackKrolikowski  X: https://twitter.com/floodcoalition  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-krolikowski-284621126/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-flood-coalition Important information from Homeowners Be Aware:We are excited to be listed in Feedspots 40 best Homeowner podcasts : https://podcasts.feedspot.com/homeowner_podcasts/ Here are ways you can follow me on line:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeownersbeaware/ Website: https://homeownersbeaware.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-siegal/ If you'd like to reach me for any reason, here's the link to my contact form: https://homeownersbeaware.com/contactHere's the link to the documentary film I'm making Built to Last: Buyer Beware.

Flood risk is often an under-considered topic for real estate investors. Investors should think about flood zones for several reasons, including using them strategically to discover new properties. On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan interviews D.J. McClure from National Flood Experts, the number-one resource for flood zone solutions nationwide. D.J. is the Vice President of Sales and Business Development and has been with National Flood Experts since 2019. He's also an investor who bought his first property at 25 and used it as a house hack with roommates. Jonathan and D.J. dive into the episode by explaining why real estate investors need flood insurance and how you can shop premiums. You'll also hear how flood zones are created and maintained, the effect climate change has on flood zoning, and the opportunities that may present themselves for investors when other buyers are scared off by a property in a flood zone. D.J. also shares some strategies cash investors implement to hedge value and how it can bite them later, the reason most people don't realize how many flood zones may exist in a particular town, and how D.J. has leveraged the relationships he's built while working at National Flood Experts to build a portfolio. There is so much more nuance to flood zones and flood insurance products than you would expect, and if you're an investor or want to become an investor, this is an important topic you need in your toolbelt. In this episode, you will hear: How D.J. McClure began his real estate investing career at 25 years old with house hacking and what he would have done differently with that experience His introduction to National Flood experts Why flood insurance is a crucial product for investors and D.J.'s tips for getting a better premium The creation and maintenance of flood zones and how often they're updated The effects of climate change on flood zoning Opportunities for investors when others are afraid to buy in a flood zone How FEMA's adjustments of flood zones impact new construction projects Some value-add solutions for residential and commercial properties in flood zones Density's impact on flood zone solutions The strategies cash investors implement to hedge value and the ways it can bite them during a refinance Getting properties removed from flood zones and how a building's composition affects flood insurance rates Why most people don't realize how many flood zones there are in a town The real estate relationships D.J. formed through his job and how those have helped him build an investment portfolio The reason he believes there are no bad investment markets based on his professional experience Mindset's role in making a sound investment The strategies D.J. uses to help reduce or eliminate flood insurance costs for commercial real estate His advice for brand new investors looking at a property in a flood zone for the first time Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at http://www.trustgreene.com/podcast/zen/087 to download it. Supporting Resources: National Flood Experts website - www.Nationalfloodexperts.com Connect with D.J. McClure on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/mccluredj Website - www.streamlined.properties YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/JonathanGreeneRE/videos Instagram - www.instagram.com/trustgreene Instagram - www.instagram.com/streamlinedproperties TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@trustgreene Zillow - www.zillow.com/profile/Streamlined%20Prop%20eXp Bigger Pockets - www.biggerpockets.com/users/TrustGreene Facebook - www.facebook.com/streamlinedproperties Email - info@streamlined.properties   Episode Credits: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.

Chris Greene is the President and Owner of The Flood Insurance Guru. He is married to Stephani Greene, and they have one daughter Lydia Greene. He graduated with a master's degree in emergency management with a focus in hazard mitigation from Jacksonville State University in 2007. He started his insurance career in 2009 and launched The Flood Insurance guru in 2018. The Flood Insurance Guru is a flood education company that spends its time educating people on flood risks, flood mitigation, and flood insurance. Chris recently launched one of the world's largest flood learning centers after producing more than 5000 pieces of flood education content. 

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An analysis by POLITICO's E&E News and First Street revealed issues in the U.S. Green Building Council's rating system that could spell flood danger for hundreds of structures. E&E News's Corbin Hiar dissects the LEED certification gaps that are putting the newest generation of climate-friendly buildings in jeopardy. Plus, the EPA lost a lawsuit arguing that the agency wrongly approved a Colorado air permitting program that allowed the state to ignore ozone-forming emissions from oil and gas wells. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast. Corbin Hiar is a climate and business reporter for E&E News. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO. Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.  Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

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With much of California's massive snowpack yet to melt, downstream communities remain on high alert for flooding. Hundreds of homes were destroyed or damaged during the record-breaking winter, which tested the state's aging flood infrastructure. To prevent flooding, communities often raise levees next to rivers higher and higher. Today, NPR climate correspondent Lauren Sommer talks about a new approach: just giving rivers some space to flow. Got questions about science? Email us at shortwave@npr.org. We'd love to hear from you!

It's summer travel season, and the SLC International Airport is expanding (welcome, Vessel Kitchen!). Host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means rate the airport experience. Plus, they share some good news re: flood warnings and their picks of the week. Learn more about The Christian School art installation on State Street. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As climate change brings more severe storms, L.A. must rethink its pavement to avoid floods. Then, a local college teaches drone skills for commercial use to launch student careers in the industry. Also, Yosemite re-opens, but flood danger hasn't gone away. San Bernardino County says they're prepared for snow melt capture. The city nature challenge returns for an exploration of the Whittier Narrows. FEMA helps San Bernardino residents apply for assistance after winter storms. Explore JPL returns to showcase space science for the public. Rivers in Southern California strengthened by snow melt, forest officials advise caution. USC Sea Grant is researching microplastics. Tracking ocean salinity helps fight climate change. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/joinSupport the show: https://laist.com

Brett Sanders, UC Irvine professor of civil and environmental engineering, has been focusing his research efforts on understanding flood risk in Southern California, with a significant emphasis on the impact of climate change-caused sea level rise on coastal communities. Lately he has been examining flood risk to populations living further inland, in many cases affecting people of lower socioeconomic status. In this episode of the UCI Podcast, Professor Sanders talks about his research and its relevance in this season of substantial rain and snowfall in the U.S. West.

On this episode of the Scouting For Growth podcast, Sabine VdL talks to Dr. Avi Baruch, co-founder and COO of Previsico, and Jonathan Jackson, co-founder and CEO of Previsico. Previsico is a surface water flood forecasting specialist, enabling people and organisations to minimise the impact of flooding.  Flooding cost the global economy more than $82 billion in 2021, accounting for nearly a third of all losses from natural catastrophes, reports the Swiss Re Institute in a 2022 study. Estimates from Statista show that 29 million people were affected by Flooding in 2021. Flooding is the second largest weather-related peril after droughts.  During the course of the podcast, Avi, Jonathan, and Sabine discuss: 1) Flooding and the difference between natural hazards and man-made disasters, 2) Previsico's four step-method to reduce flood risk, 3) build back better and why we ought to protect the small and medium-sized business from flooding, 4) protect, predict, prevent and 5) top tips to reduce the risk of flood. KEY TAKEAWAYS During the course of my PhD, I realized that academia wasn't for me, but saw so much potential in the technology we were building to monitor flood water in real time to give early warnings. I felt the only way to really get it to be used effectively on the ground was to spin-out the company. We explored quite a few different markets to find out which would be served best by it and that's where I met Johnathan. In order to reduce flood risk, there are four main steps we recommend you take: Step 1 – Understand your risk, there are a lot of really good risk-monitoring products already out there on the market. Step 2 – Invest in the right risk measures, these include flood defences or setting up non-return valves. Step 3 – Have a flood action plan, knowing what to do when you're expecting a flood, moving stock, turning electricity off, who's responsible for the response? Step 4 – Use an early warning system, this is the final part of the jigsaw when building flood resistance. If you take all those steps you can substantially reduce the risk and hopefully prevent a disaster from ever occurring. Resilience measures are often really simple things, like turning off the gas, electricity, water. That alone can save a huge amount. Moving your car to a safer place, really simple stuff that makes a huge difference. People in communities like Hebden Bridge in Yorkshire, for example, where back in 2015 they were closed down for months after a flood are not reopening after three days, it's a massive change because they understand what to do. Other communities that are not used to floods are more challenging because you've got to know what to do with the warning you've been given. COP26 made a big play around the fact that the UK government cannot defend the country against flood, the country has to learn to adapt to flood, and adaptation means starting to take responsibility for flood plans and resilience measures. That's being backed up by the insurance industry making really important moves in terms of ‘build back better', where a property has been hit by flood, that homeowner will be given up to £10,000 additional funding by a number of insurers to help them put in flood resilience measures to protect against flood going forward. BEST MOMENTS ‘Flood risk is rising, there's more extreme weather, the weather is more volatile, climate change is causing heavier downpours – particularly in the summer – and longer, wetter winters.'‘There's no such thing as a natural disaster. There's natural hazards and human disasters. If you know where the hazard is going to be and you are able to prepare for it effectively, it doesn't need to be a disaster.'‘If people are used to having to cope with floods they tend to know what to do. Our solution is a great value-add that we can bring to that situation.'‘We shouldn't be building new developments on floodplains, especially when we haven't fully addressed the impact that flooding will have on those properties.' ABOUT THE GUEST Avi Baruch LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avinoam-avi-baruch/  Jonathan Jackson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-jackson-a393102/  About Previsico Previsico is a surface water flood forecasting specialist enabling people and organisations to minimise the impact of flooding. Backed by Foresight Group and underpinned by two decades of research at Loughborough University, Previsico's world-leading solution is used by insurers, businesses, and the government to reduce losses. Our mission is to be the leading global provider of cutting-edge flood prediction that saves lives and livelihoods while significantly reducing the cost of flooding. Having launched in January 2019, we have a growing team of ~25 people with offices in Loughborough and London. Website: https://previsico.com/  ABOUT THE HOST Sabine is a corporate strategist turned entrepreneur. She is the CEO and Managing Partner of Alchemy Crew, a venture lab that accelerates the curation, validation, and commercialization of new tech business models. Sabine is renowned within the insurance sector for building some of the most renowned tech startup accelerators around the world working with over 30 corporate insurers and accelerating over 100 startup ventures. Sabine is the co-editor of the bestseller The INSURTECH Book, a top 50 Women in Tech, a FinTech and InsurTech Influencer, an investor & multi-award winner.  Twitter: SabineVdL LinkedIn: Sabine VanderLinden Instagram: sabinevdLofficial Facebook: SabineVdLOfficial TikTok: sabinevdlofficial Email: podcast@sabinevdl.com Website: www.sabinevdl.comThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending September 24th, 2022... the Fed's third big interest rate hike in a row, a record pile of uninvested cash, and the listing data that is changing house hunter choices.Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a review.Economic NewsWe begin with economic news from this past week, and a big interest rate hike by the Fed. The central bank has been getting more aggressive about tackling inflation, and hiked the Federal Funds rate by another three-quarters of a point. Fed officials also plan to continue hiking the funds rate until inflation recedes to the 2% level. They began raising it in March from a near zero level, and have now brought it to a range of 3 to 3.25%. Higher rates will make adjustable-rate loans more expensive. It will also slow the economy down, and reduce hiring, although the job market is still showing a lot of strength. (1)Fed Chief Jerome Powell says it's not clear whether the money tightening process will lead to a recession or how significant it might be. But Fed officials do expect to see higher levels of unemployment. They expect the jobless rate to rise to 4.4% next year. That's .7% higher than it is now. (2) The latest weekly jobless report shows a slight rise in filings for the first time in five weeks. Initial claims were up 4,000 to 213,000, but that's still a low number. (3)Powell also talked about the need for a housing market correction. He says: “For the longer term, what we need is supply and demand to get better aligned, so house prices go up at a more reasonable pace and people can afford (to buy them).” But he doesn't expect that process to be easy or short-lived. Senior economist of the National Association of Realtors, Nadia Evangelou, says that many homeowners won't want to move because they have super low mortgage rates, and that will impact inventory which could push home prices even higher, instead of lower. (4)Meantime, builders are trying to attract more buyers with lower prices, and more new homes. The Commerce Department reports that overall housing starts were up 12.2% in August after a 10.8% decline in July. Starts were up 18.5% for apartments, and 3.5% for single-family homes. Permits were down 10%.Builder sentiment is also down, despite the increased activity. According to the National Association of Homebuilders, it fell to its lowest level in September since about 2014. It's the ninth month in a row that builder confidence has fallen. Rising mortgage rates and supply chain disruptions are builders' biggest concerns. (5)Existing home sales were down again in August. NAR says they fell .4% for the month to an annual rate of 4.8 million homes. That's the lowest number since May of 2020 when the pandemic shut everything down. Compared with last year, sales are down 19.9%. (6)Mortgage RatesMortgage rates remained above the 6% level thist last week. Freddie Mac says the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose 27 basis points to 6.29%. The 15-year was up 23 points to 5.44%. (7) Mortgage rates have basically doubled since the beginning of the year, and even though they are low by historical standards, they have raised the monthly mortgage payment for a $400,000 loan from about $1,660 last year to about $2,470 this year. (8)In other news making headlines...Record Pile of Uninvested CapitalVenture capitalists are sitting on a record amount of uninvested capital. A report from Colliers shows that VC investors have about $290 billion dollars sitting on the sidelines, and that VC activity pulled back about 12% during the first half of this year. But it still remains higher than historical norms. (9) The Center for Real Estate Technology & Innovation says that during the first half of this year, 26% of venture capital investments went into real estate technology, or about $13 billion. But that leaves plenty of cash on the table for future investment.The Colliers analysis says: “There is no denying that VC investment is a key driver of commercial real estate demand. The states seeing the most VC dollars are California, New York, and Massachusetts.Homebuyers Paying Attention to New Flood-Risk DataNew flood-risk data on listings could steer house hunters away from flood-prone areas. Redfin just conducted a three-month study with 17.5 million users on how flood-risk data impacts the home buying process. It found that users who looked at homes with a severe or extreme flood risk ended up bidding on homes with a moderate risk of flooding. Users who didn't have that information were not impacted.(10)Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather says the information will help users make more informed choices. He says: “Some will opt to move out of risky areas altogether, while others will stay put but invest in making their homes more resilient to disaster.” The information could also lead to a decline in home values in flood-prone areas.Patagonia Founder Donates Company to Fight Climate ChangeClimate change is also on the mind of the man who founded the Patagonia outdoor clothing company. Yvon Chouinard (Shinard) announced that he is transferring 100% of the company's voting stock to Patagonia Purpose Trust. Profits that are not reinvested back into the company will be distributed as a dividend to the Holdfast Collective which is a nonprofit dedicated to fighting the environmental crisis. The annual payout is estimated at about $100 million. Chouinard is 83 years old. He said in a press release: “It's been a half-century since we began our experiment in responsible business. If we have any hope of a thriving planet 50 years from now, it demands all of us doing all we can with the resources we have.”That's it for today. Check the show notes for links. And please remember to hit the subscribe button, and leave a review!You can also join RealWealth for free at newsforinvestors.com. As a member, you have access to the Investor Portal where you can view sample property pro-formas and connect with our network of resources, including experienced investment counselors, property teams, lenders, 1031 exchange facilitators, attorneys, CPAs and more.Thanks for listening. I'm Kathy Fettke.Links:1 -https://www.marketwatch.com/story/fed-approves-third-large-interest-rate-hike-and-signals-more-before-year-end-11663783628?mod=mw_latestnews2 -https://www.marketwatch.com/story/fed-will-tolerate-a-recession-and-5-other-things-we-learned-from-powells-presser-11663804117?mod=federal-reserve3 -https://www.marketwatch.com/story/jobless-claims-rise-to-213-000-but-still-show-strong-labor-market-and-few-layoffs-11663850686?mod=mw_latestnews4 -https://www.housingwire.com/articles/the-housing-market-correction-will-be-deep-and-ugly/5 -https://www.marketwatch.com/story/home-builders-say-housing-recession-shows-no-signs-of-abating-as-builder-sentiment-drops-further-11663596378?mod=economic-report6-https://www.marketwatch.com/story/u-s-existing-home-sales-fall-for-the-seventh-straight-month-in-august-11663769406?mod=economic-report7 -https://www.freddiemac.com/pmms8 -https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2022/09/22/mortgage-rates-jump-even-higher-after-fed-hike9 -https://www.globest.com/2022/09/19/vcs-sit-on-a-record-pile-of-uninvested-capital/10 -https://investors.redfin.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/790/homebuyers-with-access-to-flood-risk-data-bid-on-lower-risk11 -https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2022/09/14/patagonia-yvon-chouinard-climate-change/