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House Committee OKs Resolution Urging Federal Government To Recognize Importance Of Flood-Resilient Infrastructure
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On Wednesday, the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee unanimously approved and reported out House Resolution 1112 (Barrar-R-Delaware) calling on federal government to recognize the importance of durable, flood-resilient infrastructure (sponsor summary) “I believe it is important for the federal government to recognize the impact that rising population changes have on our infrastructure along with land use patterns and severe weather,” said Rep. Stephen Barrar (R-Delaware). Pennsylvania's numerous rivers and creeks make it one of the most flood-prone states in the nation. Flooding in this Commonwealth is the single greatest cause of property loss due to natural disasters Between 2000 and 2015, 20 Federal disasters and emergencies were declared for floods, hurricanes and severe storms in Pennsylvania that exceeded $750 million in total assistance from the United States Government Over 250 elected officials from across the U.S. signed a Statement of Principles supporting Resilient Infrastructure that will reduce risk and meet our economic, environmental, and social needs. The resolution asks the federal government to strongly consider the following when addressing infrastructure priorities in the coming year-- -- Improve resiliency requirements for buildings and infrastructure systems built before and after flood-related catastrophes; -- Enhance the use of natural defenses in planning and preparedness; and -- Reduce unsustainable development in high-risk areas. The resolution is now on the House Calendar for action. Rep. Stephen Barrar (R-Delaware) serves as Majority Chair of the Committee, and can be contacted by calling 717-783-3038 or by sending email to: sbarrar@pahousegop.com. Rep. Chris Sainato (D-Lawrence) serves as Minority Chair and can be contacted by calling 717- 772-2436 or by sending email to: csainato@pahouse.net. (Photo: Flooding in Bloomsburg, Columbia County in 2011.) NewsClips: Fox Chapel Releases Staggering $400,000 Cleanup Costs From Summer Flooding Bradford County: Residents Angry At Lack Of Progress On Flood Mitigation Monroeville Passes Fee To Pay For Stormwater Flood, Pollution Reduction Program Carnegie Residents By Chartiers Creek Losing Backyards To Flooding All York County Residents Live In Flood Zone, Experts Warn West Pittston Couple Sues Borough Over Flood Buyout Program Trump Poised To Sign Bipartisan Water Infrastructure Bill Bipartisan Water Resources Bill Passes Congress, President Expected To Sign Flooding - Hurricanes Murphy: PA National Guard Members Return Home From Assisting With Hurricane Florence Response Western PA Red Cross Volunteers Heading To Florida As Cleanup Continues In Carolinas 45 Members Of PA Search & Rescue Team Help In Michael Aftermath FirstEnergy Utility Crews Mobilize To Assist With Hurricane Power Restoration Efforts FirstEnergy Sends Additional Workers To Assist With Hurricane Michael Restoration Efforts AP: Changed Forever: Florida Panhandle Devastated By Michael Hurricane Michael Smashes Florida Panhandle, At Least 1 Dead Hurricane Michael Slams Into Florida With 155 mph Winds AP: Florida Panhandle Braces For Hurricane Michael, Now A Category 4 Storm Gulf Coast Bracing For Monstrous Hurricane Michael As Storms Keep Coming, FEMA Spends Billions In Cycle Of Damage And Repair Related Stories: Gov. Wolf Announces SBA Flood Disaster Aid For Westmoreland, Surrounding Counties PA Task Force 1 Deployed To Alabama For Hurricane Michael Search, Rescue Congress Sends Bipartisan Water Infrastructure Bill To President [Posted: Oct. 11, 2018] |
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10/15/2018 |
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