Marines deploy NMESIS anti-ship system to the Pacific
3d MLR was originally set to receive the NMESIS system at the end of the 2023 fiscal year, but that was pushed back. The ...
Israel's powerful air defense systems look increasingly vulnerable to attack
Two retired generals say Israel's air defenses need more protection from low-flying drones, which it's struggled to counter ...
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Many in Louisiana think flood insurance is broken. But what can be done about it?
In October, Cassidy distributed a report to his colleagues called “The Flood Insurance Crisis: A Comprehensive Breakdown of ...
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Jay Lapeyre, who oversaw picks of New Orleans area levee board members, steps down
Laitrim CEO Jay Lapeyre, who oversaw selection of post-Katrina east and west bank levee authority board members, has resigned ...
New Jersey Is Buying Out At-Risk Homes for Demolishing Against Floods
This week, the state announced further funding for its Blue Acres program, which purchases and demolishes homes in ...
Two hurricanes swamped Tampa Bay flood defenses. What can be done?
Sewage stations backed up. Drainage systems were overwhelmed. But experts say there are upgrades possible to prevent flooding ...
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Little Falls Officials Take Action to Comply with New State Guidelines on Flooding
The Little Falls Township Council recently introduced two ordinances designed to address new flood hazard regulations mandated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. These ...
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Spain’s flash floods reveal a desperate need for improved mitigation efforts
In the wake of one of Europe’s biggest natural disasters in 50 years, scientists must work with local communities to avert ...
Protecting nature can safeguard cities from floods
A new University of British Columbia-led study shows that safeguarding key natural ecosystems across Canada can help reduce ...