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Protect New Jersey from Catastrophic Flooding
Right now, one of your neighbors is mourning the death of someone who drowned in flood waters.
About me: Originally from Louisiana, I love global climate change and traveling. Last year, I carved a path of death and catastrophe from the gulf coast to the northeast. in new jersey alone I killed 30 people, wrecked hundreds of homes, caused billions of dollars in damage, and destroyed countless lives.
Since 1999, New Jersey residents have endured seven 100-year storm events and three 500-year events. According to the National Centers for Environmental Information, weather and climate disasters since 1999 have cost New Jersey between $50B and $100B.
(That's a one with 11 zeros after it.)
According to FEMA, if your home is flooded here's what you can expect to pay . . .
3'' of flood water
$38,951
6'' of flood water
$69,209
9'' of flood water
12'' of flood water
$82,593
12'' of flood water
$95,975
4' of flood water
$137,462
. . . if it's a 1500 sq ft one-story home. For a smaller one-story home or larger 2-story home, learn more here.
(Just remember to add 33% because this is Jersey.)
Happy Halloween from Sunny New Jersey - 10/2005 flooding_Jackie via Flickr
Happy Halloween from Sunny New Jersey - 10/2005 flooding_Jackie via Flickr
Undersized retaining pond lets Irene flood proposed condos inHackettstown
Undersized retaining pond lets Irene flood proposed condos in Hackettstown
Basile's Pizza, Hoboken - accarrino via Flickr
Basile's Pizza, Hoboken - accarrino via Flickr
Rainfall Totals from Ida
Rainfall Totals from Ida
Dear Governor Murphy,
In early 2020 you announced, with much fanfare, the NJPACT (New Jersey Protecting Against Climate Threats) initiative. These measures were supposed to protect the residents of this great state from the catastrophic effects of climate change, including flooding. Two years and two devastating storms later, and still nothing.
What are you waiting for? Act now!
Sincerely,
New Jersey
So what are you waiting for?
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