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22 December 2022
MCC News: NFIP Extension and Winter Storm Info
Prepare for the upcoming winter storm A large winter storm has brought wind and snow to a majority of the country, but is expected to bring rain, wind, and coastal flooding to the Northeast. Be aware that the storm could bring: -1-3 inches of rain -40 mph to 75 mph southerly wind gusts-Minor to moderate coastal flooding, depending on the direction the coast faces -Bitter cold in the days following the stormThe storm is expected to impact New England as soon as this afternoon, lasting until Saturday morning. The MCC urges you to prepare by doing simple things such as:-Having a preparedness kit -Elevating items from lower floors incase they flood-Brining in and strapping down outdoor items to prevent debris For more flood resources, visit our downloads page HERE NFIP expected to be extended to September 30th, 2023 Last week, Congress passed a one-week continuing resolution avoiding a government shutdown and a lapse of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) until December 23rd. This allowed Congress to work on a funding bill by December 23rd that will extend government spending, and the NFIP, to September 30th 2023.As of today, there has been a slowdown in the progress of the bill, but there is optimism that a spending bill will pass by […]
13 December 2022
Marshfield CRS and Hazard Mitigation Outreach
Marshfield Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Update and CRS Outreach The Town of Marshfield will be hosting a public meeting that will feature the Community Rating System Committee for their annual fall outreach and Woods Hole Group on the Marshfield Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. Come share your ideas on how to keep your community, neighbors, and family safe from the various natural hazards that Marshfield experiences!The meeting will be in person on Wednesday, December 14th, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Marshfield Council on Aging (230 Webster Street, Marshfield, MA). There will be a presentation by the Woods Hole Group to-Describe the Hazard Mitigation Plan process-Why the Town’s plan needs to be current-Progress to date, including identification of critical facilities and preliminary results from thevulnerability assessments.To further encourage resilience in the community and to address ongoing concerns and questions on flood insurance, the Marshfield CRS Committee’s flood insurance outreach will discuss the following:-How to protect your home before and during a flood-Info on private flood insurance;What to do after a flood-Updates to the NFIP’s rating system, called Risk Rating 2.0.For more information, contact Greg Guimond at (781) 834-5554 or at gguimond@townofmarshfield.org. Save The Date!What: Marshfield Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Update and CRS OutreachWhere: Marshfield Senior Center, 230 Webster St, […]
18 October 2022
Attend The MCC 10 Year Anniversary Event
*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* View this email in your browser Massachusetts Coastal Coalition October 11th, 2022 About Us The mission of the MCC is to educate, advocate, and inform professionals and stakeholders regionally and nationally, on flood hazards. Contact Us Info@knowflood.org www.knowflood.org Come Join Us For The MCC 10 Year Anniversary Event Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from policymakers and flood experts at MCC’s 10-Year Anniversary Celebration. Flood risk and flood safety issues impact us all. Connect with like-minded fellow citizens and professionals in a casual setting while celebrating 10 years of service and achievements of the Massachusetts Coastal Coalition. The celebration will include: -Update on recent changes in flood insurance and other flood news -Light hors d’oeuvres -Guest speakers including local legislative leaders -Our Annual Meeting and voting on the slate of officers -Silent auction items -And more! The MCC has served the communities of Massachusetts for 10 years. From our founding as the Marshfield Citizens Coastal Coalition in February 2012, to our evolution to the MCC in 2018. We have been committed to a very simple mission: educate, advocate, and inform professionals and stakeholders regionally and nationally on flood hazards. Save The Date! Where: Station Eight: 1899 Ocean St, […]
2 July 2022
Know Flood Newsletter Q1 and Q2 2022
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24 May 2022
Risk Rating 2.0: A Success Story
On April 1st, Risk Rating 2.0 began its full implementation. As more National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies are written and renewed into the new rating system, it is apparent that Risk Rating 2.0 is meeting its goal of communicating a building’s unique flood risk, and by reflecting that risk in a building’s premium. While some may be skeptical, there can be no doubt about the effectiveness of Risk Rating 2.0 in measuring risk, especially in instances where it has been proven correct by mother nature herself. In one specific example, what may not have appeared like a logical premium adjustment under Risk Rating 2.0, made sense after a major flood. In the town of Marshfield, Massachusetts, there are dozens of inlets buffered by the marshes the town is named after. Marshfield is a town with two major tidal rivers and over five miles of Atlantic Ocean waterfront. Year after year, the nation watches on primetime news as Marshfield receives damaging Nor’easters, with waves going over homes, coastal erosion, and flooded marshlands. In one of the inlets in the north part of town, there is a ridge roughly 800 feet long that is protected by uplands and marsh on one […]
27 January 2022
Resources For Coastal Storm Saturday
Prepare now for major coastal storm Saturday From Friday night to Saturday night, a major winter storm will impact the Northeast. You have probably heard that one is coming and perhaps some details. Regardless, at the MCC we are here to tell you how this may affect you and how to prepare: The Storm The Nor’easter will be the first blizzard the region has seen since 2018. This storm will also be a bombogenesis, also known as a bomb cyclone, which means as it passes by the storm rapidly intensifies. Some forecasts are calling for:-Up to 20+ inches of snow-Tides are mid-astronomical (higher than usual) and moderate coastal flooding is expected-Wind gusts possibly over 70 mph in coastal counties More will be available in days to come and may change as meteorologists learn more. The Impacts There will likely be impacts to communities in our region. In general, those impacts could be:-Damaging winds that could cause debris and loose items to become airborne-Areas prone to flooding will have a high likelihood of moderate flooding-The Saturday 8:00am and 9:00pm high tides are currently of most concern. -Waves will have time to build due to the winds and could be more impactful later in the day, especially in northeast facing communities and those with a large fetch.-This is anticipated to be a prolonged storm and the snow impacts will be significant […]
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