American Flood Coalition

Preparedness saves time, money, and lives. Our flood response and recovery checklists give local leaders a clear plan before disaster strikes 📋 Not to mention, they're free to download 👉 bit.ly/4sa9TLq #FloodRecovery #DisasterResilience #CommunityResilience #DisasterPreparedness #FloodResponse #FloodResilience #LocalGovernment #EmergencyManagement

Dennis Aldridge, Avery County commissioner, on Hurricane Helene recovery: "$57 million on a $42 million budget. That math don’t math." AFC is working every day to make sure communities like Avery County get the resources they need to recover. Watch the full video 👉️ bit.ly/4n2LFBT Learn more about our work 🔗 floodcoalition.org #AfterHelene #NorthCarolina

🌊 Flood recovery isn't just about fixing damage. It's about building back stronger. Our four-step recovery checklist helps communities do exactly that. Check it out 👉 bit.ly/4sa9TLq #FloodRecovery #DisasterResilience #CommunityResilience #FloodMitigation #DisasterPreparedness #FloodResponse #FloodResilience #LocalGovernment #EmergencyManagement #ResilientInfrastructure

At the SC Resilience conference this week in Florence. Had the opportunity to speak on @floodcoalition work in #SouthCarolina and moderate multiple panels. This morning we hosted a session with upstate SC & WNC friends discussing how to build #resilience into #Helene recovery

The first hours after a flood are the hardest, but most critical. Our recovery checklist gives community leaders a clear starting point when they need it most. 📋 It's also free to download: bit.ly/4sa9TLq #DisasterRecovery #FloodResponse #FloodResilience #EmergencyManagement #LocalGovernment #FloodMitigation #DisasterPreparedness

Happy #EarthDay 🌍 Healthy wetlands. Restored coastlines. Resilient infrastructure. Protecting our planet and protecting our communities from flooding go hand in hand. At AFC, we're proud to work with leaders across the country doing exactly that. #FloodResilience #EarthDay2026

🚨Big news from Alabama @GovernorKayIvey signed SB137 into law, establishing Alabama's first-ever statewide resilience council and Chief Resilience Officer. We were proud to support Rep @Brownforalabama in championing this work for years. Today, it pays off for every Alabama community in the path of hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes. Congratulations, Alabama 👏 #FloodResilience #alpolitics

Flooding is the most common and costly disaster in the U.S. 🌊 The best time to prepare is BEFORE a disaster, not after. This coming #EarthDay, AFC is committed to helping communities build resilience now. If you work in emergency management, local government, or community planning, learn more on our website: floodcoalition.org #FloodResilience #DisasterPreparedness #FloodMitigation #EmergencyManagement

Q: When is the best time to find flood funding? A: Before the next flood. 🌊 Our Flood Funding Finder helps communities prepare now. Check it out here 👉 bit.ly/4c4Vyu4 #FloodResilience #FloodFunding #DisasterPreparedness #FloodMitigation #ResilientInfrastructure #EmergencyManagement #LocalGovernment

After a disaster, the recovery funding gap isn't always about money. It's often about capacity. Small and mid-sized communities often lack the capacity to dedicate staff to FEMA applications, cost-share paperwork, and federal compliance while also managing the recovery itself. But when they don't get the funds to support recovery, recovery takes longer. That's a policy failure we need to fix. 🧵🛠️

🚨Big news out of Maryland Monday night. Maryland passed HB 200 flood-risk disclosure legislation for homebuyers. HB 200 requires sellers to disclose a property's flood history, FEMA status, insurance claims, and past damage before a contract is signed. It’s now awaiting Governor @iamwesmoore's signature. Buyers deserve to know a home’s flood risk upfront. Full stop. Well done, to the entire Maryland General Assembly 👏 #FloodDisclosure #FloodResilience

We have to take a moment to celebrate Alabama for taking a major step forward on resilience last week 🎉 The Alabama Legislature passed SB137, which now awaits @GovernorKayIvey's signature. SB137 will create a: 1. Permanent Resilience Council, 2. Chief Resilience Officer, 3. Statewide resilience strategy 4. Office of Risk and Resilience 5. Dedicated fund to support Council and CRO initiatives This is a major step towards building long-term flood resilience that will protect people, communities, and infrastructure in Alabama. Congratulations to Rep @Brownforalabama, @SenLivingstonAL, and the entire AL Legislature! #FloodResilience #alpolitics #Resilience

Finding federal flood funding shouldn't be hard. 🔎 Our Flood Funding Finder helps communities cut through the noise and find the right programs for their resilience projects. Check it out 👉 bit.ly/4c4Vyu4 #FloodResilience #EmergencyManagement #LocalGovernment #FloodMitigation #FloodFunding #DisasterPreparedness #ResilientInfrastructure

We're proud to have joined the 5th Annual Vermont Capital Planning Forum earlier this week! AFC's Anne Baker delivered a keynote alongside @buncombeGov Commissioner Drew Ball, who shared his firsthand experience navigating flood recovery and infrastructure investment in Western NC. Thank you to Commissioner Ball for his insight and to Vermont Bond Bank and the Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships at @uvmvermont for having us. Connecting leaders from diverse geographies and experiences is central to how we build flood resilience across the country. #FloodResilience #InfrastructurePlanning #ClimateAdaptation #WesternNC #Vermont #CapitalPlanning #InfrastructureInvestment

Awesome to see several members of the WNC Recovery & Resilience Partnership supported by @floodcoalition getting the opportunity to meet directly with @SecMullinDHS yesterday in #WNC They shared directly with the new Secretary immediate needs and FEMA reform recommendations

Yesterday WNC Partnership leaders met with @SecMullinDHS and senior @fema officials on the region's recovery progress and resilience-building efforts across North Carolina. We're proud to see this important work getting the attention it deserves 👏 #WNCPartnership #Floodresilience

120+ programs across 20+ agencies = Families still waiting on payouts years after a disaster. Our Founder and Executive Director, Melissa Roberts, breaks down why the federal disaster system needs to change on the Audacious Water podcast, hosted by John Sabo. 🎙️Listen to the full episode here: bit.ly/4qIfIzf #FloodResilience #DisasterRecovery #FloodPolicy #AudaciousWater #FederalDisasterSystem #PublicPolicy

Fun fact: S&P credited Florida's AAA bond rating to its flood resilience legislation. 📈 Protecting communities = protecting the economy. This is one of the many reasons why AFC's Florida Director, Kate Wesner, makes the case for continued resilience investment in Florida. Read the full piece: bit.ly/4cd3Tvw #FloodPolicy #FloodResilience #Florida #AlwaysReady #AAABondRating #ResilientFlorida

What happens when leaders from eastern and western NC get the chance to learn from each other? Stronger relationships, shared solutions, and a more coordinated approach to flood resilience statewide. Flooding does not stop at regional lines, and neither can our solutions. 💡 Read more about what AFC's cross-state exchange looked like in our blog 🔗 bit.ly/41LFmsJ #FloodResilience #SeaLevelRise #ClimateAdaptation #WNCParternship #ENCPartnership #FloodMitigation #StormwaterManagement #ResilientInfrastructure #WaterManagement #NorthCarolina #NC

Years after a flood, a homeowner might still be paying a mortgage on a home they can't live in. That's what a broken federal disaster system looks like up close. Our Founder and Executive Director, Melissa Roberts, shares the reality and what change can look like on the Audacious Water podcast with John Sabo. 🎙️Listen here: bit.ly/4qIfIzf #FloodPolicy #DisasterRecovery #FloodResilience #EmergencyManagement #PublicPolicy #AudaciousWater