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EPA's "Climate Change Indicators: Sea Level"

Explains the connection between climate change and sea-level rise with helpful data and graphs

National Ocean Service's "Is Sea Level Rising"

Educates on the difference between global and local sea-level rise and affirms that sea level is increasingly rising

FEMA's "Flood Risk Assessment"

Details into the determinants of flood risk in a given area and the tools used to assess vulnerability to flooding

FEMA's Flood Zone Map

Interactive map of Charleston depicting different levels of flood risk for different neighborhoods

CDC's "Dangers of Flooding & Tips for How You Can Protect Yourself"

Informs on the best ways to stay safe before and after a flood

Vulnerability to Climate-Related Changes

Flooding is becoming a serious and routine problem in the Lowcountry. Heavy rains and rising sea levels have exacerbated the amount of flooding in vulnerable areas. Flooding events and chronic flooding have dangerous and long-lasting effects. It can cause damage to infrastructure and homes, displace families, and directly threaten individuals. People have a right to protection from dangerous and damaging levels of flooding.