Enhanced Landslide and Flood Safety: Funding for Early Warning Systems.
The Act extends funding for landslide prevention programs until 2034 and significantly increases the budget for this purpose. A key change is allocating at least $15 million annually for purchasing and installing landslide early warning systems in high-risk areas, directly enhancing resident safety. Furthermore, it establishes a new water monitoring system (NGWOS) and increases funds for streamgages, improving flood and drought forecasting.
Key points
Increased annual funding for landslide safety programs to $40 million until 2034.
Mandatory allocation of $15 million for landslide early warning systems in threatened regions.
Establishment of the Next Generation Water Observing System (NGWOS) for faster data delivery for flood and drought forecasting.
Inclusion of risk assessment related to extreme weather events (like atmospheric rivers) in national safety strategies.
Status:
Expired
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