Understanding flood risk and mitigation
October 01, 2025
Learn how to mitigate flood risk as extreme weather events grow more common
As extreme weather events become more common, municipalities and communities must understand their flood risks and the potential impacts to residents and critical infrastructure. This is especially true in today’s changing contexts of urban growth, fluctuating migration patterns, and climate change.
Whether it’s roads and bridges, power lines, water and wastewater, or telecommunications, understanding how key infrastructure can be affected during a disaster helps the public better prepare. Likewise, knowledge of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood maps and how to assess personal risk can help individuals make more informed decisions when it comes time to decide whether or not to evacuate.
Marc Pearson leads 大象传媒’s FEMA Flood Hazard Analysis Program. He specializes in flood hazard analysis and can speak on what government decision makers and individuals need to know to make the best decisions when it comes to flood risk.?