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Why is FEMA creating new coastal maps when there are so many other public priorities?

FEMA recognizes that communities have many priorities competing for their time, attention, and funding. FEMA also believes that public safety is a top priority of all communities. Understanding the flood risk for a community and taking action to mitigate that risk saves lives, property, and the heartache caused by a flood. 

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What different methodologies are used in performing coastal studies and why?

Coastal flood study methods and the specific modeling software used are tailored to the coastline characteristics and the nature of coastal flood events.For example, the Wave Height Analysis for Flood Insurance Studies (WHAFIS) model is used for analyses of low-lying areas subject to overland flooding and waves. However, WHAFIS is not appropriate for analysis of coastal dune or bluff areas that are subject to erosion and wave runup; other procedures and models are used in these areas. Some studies consider hurricane effects while others consider northeasters or Pacific storms or tsunamis; some studies consider multiple flood types. Great Lakes studies consider fluctuating lake levels and ice cover.However, all coastal flood studies:Include the effects of tides, storm surges and waves;Consider historical coastal flood events that have affected the study area;Use historical data to validate flood, wave and erosion analyses; andDetermine the flood level with a 1-% chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. 

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Why are there multiple flood studies occurring in my community?

In the late 1990s through the mid-2000s, FEMA made a significant effort to convert paper maps into a digital format to increase their usefulness in flood risk analyses and associated flood risk mitigation efforts. In recent years, as part of the initiation of the Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning (Risk MAP) program, FEMA is investigating entire watersheds instead of individual counties because this made the most sense scientifically. Floods do not stop at political boundaries.Although new maps may have been issued recently, much of the underlying study information in coastal areas across the U.S. has not been updated for decades. In recent years, FEMA has initiated studies along the entire populated U.S. coastline because of the significant and sometimes dangerous flood risks along the coast.
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This can also happen if a volcano erupts in the ocean. The lava flowing out of the volcano displaces the water around it. That water can turn into a large wave.
If the earthquake or volcano is very big, then the wave can be very big, too. Big tsunamis usually begin in the deep ocean, where a large volume of water can be displaced. As the wave moves closer to the shore, it grows taller as the ocean becomes shallower. If the water recedes—or moves away from the coast—after an earthquake, a big tsunami may be on its way.

This video shows how a tsunami can form from an earthquake under the ocean. Credit: NOAA

Tsunamis can be hundreds of feet tall, and they travel very fast. This means they can be dangerous even for people who aren't on the beach. Tsunamis can be extremely destructive and can knock down whole buildings.
But not all earthquakes or volcanic eruptions cause tsunamis. Whether a tsunami forms can depend on a lot of things. The shape of the ocean floor can determine if a tsunami happens. So can the distance and direction of the earthquake.
If there's a chance a tsunami is on its way, you don't want to be near the coast. So how can we tell if a tsunami is coming? We use satellites!

The MISR instrument on the Terra satellite takes pictures from different angles to look for tsunamis. Credit: NASA/JPL/Shigeru Suzuki and Eric M. De Jong, Solar System Visualization Project

MISR (the Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer) is a NASA tool that watches for tsunamis from space. It has nine cameras, all pointed in slightly different directions. As the satellite passes overhead, it takes nine pictures of the same spot from different angles.
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If a child has difficulty expressing feelings, allow the child to draw a picture or tell a story of what happened.
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Personal contact is reassuring. Hug and touch your children.
Calmly provide factual information about the recent disaster and current plans for insuring their safety along with recovery plans.
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Encourage your children to help update your a family disaster plan.

If you have tried to create a reassuring environment by following the steps above, but your child continues to exhibit stress, if the reactions worsen over time, or if they cause interference with daily behavior at school, at home, or with other relationships, it may be appropriate to talk to a professional. You can get professional help from the child’s primary care physician, a mental health provider specializing in children’s needs, or a member of the clergy.
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If parents allow children to watch television or use the Internet where images or news about the disaster are shown, parents should be with them to encourage communication and provide explanations. This may also include parent’s monitoring and appropriately limiting their own exposure to anxiety-provoking information.
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Escuche a la Radio Meteorológica NOAA o una estación de radio o televisión comercial para obtener información adicional.
Advertencia de inundación - La inundación está ocurriendo u ocurrirá pronto. Si se le indica que salga del área, hágalo inmediatamente.
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February 24, 2023 - The SCOOP: When do the most dangerous storms occur on the high seas?
The National Data Buoy Center (NDBC), part of the National Weather Service, is giving you the SCOOP (Self Contained Ocean Observing Payload) buoy. The SCOOP is an example of recent improvements to oceanic observation capabilities, a requirement for modern weather forecasting models.

February 8, 2023 - Severe storm research campaign kicks off second year of data gathering
This winter has brought multiple rounds of devastating severe weather to the southeastern U.S., with more than 200 reported tornadoes and 14 fatalities.

January 15, 2023 - Watch: First global simulation of megatsunami following ancient asteroid impact
The 6+ miles wide asteroid that hit Earth 66 million years ago, widely accepted to have wiped out nearly all the dinosaurs and roughly three-quarters of the planet’s plant and animal species, also triggered a megatsunami with mile-high waves.

January 10, 2023 - Record drought gripped much of the U.S. in 2022
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January 06, 2023 - Leading Change at the National Weather Service: A Conversation with Ken Graham
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December 21, 2022 - Cold for the holidays: Blast of frigid, Arctic air to affect most of U.S.
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November 29, 2022 - Damaging 2022 Atlantic hurricane season draws to a close
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November 22, 2022 - Thanksgiving weekend weather: Mild for most, rainy for some
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How to apply for help with utility bills after a disasterYour local Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) may help pay your heating and cooling utility bills after a disaster.Each LIHEAP office sets its own criteria and process for getting help after a disaster. Contact the LIHEAP office that serves your state. Or contact the LIHEAP office in your tribal area.Get help paying your credit card bills after a disasterIf you cannot pay your credit card bill after a disaster, your credit card company may be able to help. Get tips on:Finding ways to limit your expensesExplaining your situation to your credit card companyChoosing a credit counselor you can trustHow to make student loan payments or complete college after a disasterIf you were impacted by a federally declared disaster, help is available if you cannot:Pay your student loanComplete your studies at the school where you are currently enrolledLearn what to do if:You need to transfer to a different schoolYou were not able to complete the school yearYour financial aid documentation has been lost or damagedYou are having difficulty making your student loan paymentsYour student loan is in defaultGet help making your auto loan paymentsIf a natural disaster has affected your ability to make car payments, contact your lender. Learn more about working out an agreement with your auto loan servicer.

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