A new study has predicted an increased risk of serious flooding in Sanibel Island, Florida.
The picturesque locale is known for its beaches and diverse wildlife, but a new Vulnerability Assessment Report funded by the Resilient Florida Grant Program found that the area was at risk of flooding.
What’s happening?
Reporting by WINK highlighted the areas of Sanibel Island that are most vulnerable to flooding. It also compared the existing infrastructure and natural resources with projections for future sea-level rise and storm surges.
Ultimately, the report hopes to raise awareness of the risk of future flooding and help communities and local authorities protect homes, businesses, and people in the area.
Why are increased flood risks so concerning?
Floods and storms have always been a destructive part of nature, ripping through cities, ending lives, destroying homes, and wreaking havoc on people’s lives…