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After the Flood

The Challenge of Rebuilding as the Climate Changes

More than 8 million Americans live in high-risk flood areas, and the number is expected to climb sharply as the climate changes. In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, ProPublica is investigating the government’s response to disasters, and how coastal communities build and rebuild despite the threat.

Sharpening the Government’s Blurry Maps

by Al Shaw and Theodoric Meyer,

How Well Did FEMA's Maps Predict Sandy's Flooding?

by Al Shaw,

Federal Flood Maps Left New York Unprepared for Sandy — and FEMA Knew It

by Al Shaw, Christie Thompson and Theodoric Meyer,

What Happened After Congress Passed a Climate Change Law? Very Little

by Theodoric Meyer,

Using Outdated Data, FEMA Is Wrongly Placing Homeowners in Flood Zones

by Theodoric Meyer,

Why So Many Flood Maps Are Still Out of Date

by Theodoric Meyer,

Four Ways the Government Subsidizes Risky Coastal Rebuilding

by Theodoric Meyer,

New Maps and a New Plan for New York

by Al Shaw and Jeff Larson,

Without a Final Map, New York Rebuilds on Uncertain Ground

by Al Shaw,

As Need for New Flood Maps Rises, Congress and Obama Cut Funding

by Theodoric Meyer,

Interactive Map: See Where the Government is Lending after Sandy

by Al Shaw,

After Sandy, Government Lends to Rebuild in Flood Zones

by Robert Lewis and Al Shaw,

How Disaster Aid Recipients Voted on Sandy Relief

by Al Shaw and Jeff Larson,

Why 58 Representatives Who Voted for Hurricane Katrina Aid Voted Against Aid for Sandy

by Theodoric Meyer,