rely on aging infrastructure systems that were not designed to handle increasingly intense rainfall events or severe weather conditions.
Roads, bridges, drainage systems, and power grids can become strained during major storms.Economic Consequences
Severe weather events often result in billions of dollars in damage.
Businesses may experience interruptions, supply chains can be disrupted, and recovery efforts can take months or even years.
The economic effects frequently extend far beyond the directly affected areas.
How Communities Are Preparing
Emergency management agencies across potentially affected regions have begun implementing preparedness measures.
