SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS

START WITH ASSESSING THE RISK TO YOUR OWN PROPERTY/COMMUNITY

“Our primary mission is making this data available to people who don’t have access to these resources,” First Street Foundation’s Jeremy Porter said.

“Climate impact is applicable across the country and there is risk to residential and commercial real estate and the communities they are in.”

Porter said FloodFactor can help individuals to demand that their communities do not build in places that are not safe. 

He noted many cities and counties have not dedicated resources to analyze flooding data so they can plan for resiliency.

“Even if your home is relatively safe, if your power station is at risk, if your government buildings and facilities are at risk, your community may not be sustainable,” he said.

“This can impact your tax base, supply chain, access to essential goods and the ability to recruit employees and employers.”