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North Carolina

Martin68

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2. Living in the flood plain is never a good idea, particularly with climate change bringing more frequent and more

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Mon Sep 30, 2024, 11:00 AM

Sep 2024

severe flooding. There are many communities in the US that will have to re-locate in the coming decades. Some communities in the Carolinas are already buying properties along rivers in towns that frequently flood and converting them to community green space. Th same is true of many beachfront properties.

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Chimney Rock, NC DESTROYED By Massive Hurricane Helene Flood 9/29/2024 - Storm Chaser Aaron Rigsby [View all] Rhiannon12866 Sep 2024 OP

That's so horrible. I'm speechless. Dave Bowman Sep 2024 #1

Living in the flood plain is never a good idea, particularly with climate change bringing more frequent and more Martin68 Sep 2024 #2