Gulfport, MS, August 20, 2010. The new pier was completed with construction funds provided by FEMA to help rebuild the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina.

Shopping Mall Exhibit Raises Awareness of Sea Level Rise

Residents along the U.S. Gulf Coast are familiar with the flooding hazards associated with storms, yet many are unaware of the risk of sea level rise. Shoppers at a local mall had a chance to explore the potential impacts of sea level rise on their communities.
Story Credit
Adapted from NOAA Digital Coast, "Visualizing Flood Hazards with Residents and Floodplain Managers in Mississippi."
Banner Image Credit
Tim Burkitt, FEMA Photo Library. Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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23 April 2024 - 9:53am