28 Watersheds, 11 Counties, $12 Billion in NFIP Claims, No One in Charge
28 Watersheds, 11 Counties, $12 Billion in NFIP Claims, No One in Charge
Source: Reduce Flooding Blog - Bob Rehak
Date: 05/30/2024 10:27pm
Article Summary:
"San Jacinto River Basin: $12 Billion in NFIP Claims, No One in Charge"
The San Jacinto River Basin, with 28 watersheds and parts of 11 counties, has faced over $12 billion in flood damages since 1975, yet no one is in charge of drainage. With 6.4 million people in the basin and 1092 political subdivisions with flood-related authority, there is a critical need for interagency coordination to address the lack of centralized flood control. Despite Texas ranking high in flood damage, hurricanes, and flood deaths, no single entity is overseeing flood control efforts in the region.
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Date: 05/30/2024 10:27pm
Article Summary:
"San Jacinto River Basin: $12 Billion in NFIP Claims, No One in Charge"
The San Jacinto River Basin, with 28 watersheds and parts of 11 counties, has faced over $12 billion in flood damages since 1975, yet no one is in charge of drainage. With 6.4 million people in the basin and 1092 political subdivisions with flood-related authority, there is a critical need for interagency coordination to address the lack of centralized flood control. Despite Texas ranking high in flood damage, hurricanes, and flood deaths, no single entity is overseeing flood control efforts in the region.
Read article here »