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Frederick County, Maryland: Floodplain District Standards
May 23, 2023
In order to protect public health, reduce property damage, and protect water supply, Frederick County established a floodplain district and codified restrictions on development activity within that district. Section 1-19-9.110 of the Frederick County Code of Ordinances most notably details both enhanced setback standards and freeboard standards.
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Montana HB883 (2023): Funding for Fire Suppression and Preparedness Efforts
May 22, 2023
On May 22, 2023, the Montana State Legislature passed House Bill 883. HB 883 amended Montana Code § 76-13-150 (2023), adding a one-time grant of $152 million to the fire suppression account in the state special revenue fund and expanding fund usage to include fire preparedness.
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Rhode Island Executive Order 23-07 (2023): Rhode Island Resilience
May 22, 2023
In 2023, Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee issued Executive Order 23-07, “Rhode Island Resilience,” establishing a state Chief Resilience Officer in the Department of Environmental Management.
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Woodbury, New Jersey: Ordinance No. 2386.23 - Freeboard Regulations
May 15, 2023
In a bid to promote public health and safety while also limiting flood-related losses, the City of Woodbury, New Jersey, passed Ordinance no. 2386.23, which introduces regulations for development in flood hazard areas. Most notably, the ordinance establishes additional freeboard for critical facilities, and directly points to the authority of the American Society of Civil Engineers in its standard for Flood Resistant Design and Construction (ASCE 24) as the explanation for doing so.
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Colorado SB 23-166 (2023): Establishment of a Wildfire Resiliency Code Board
May 12, 2023
Colorado’s SB 23-166 established the Wildfire Resiliency Code Board to improve community resiliency to wildfires through the implementation of model codes by a board of government and industry professionals.
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Washington HB 1578: Cascading Impacts of Wildfires Act
May 10, 2023
On May 10, 2023, the State of Washington updated its existing wildfire prevention regime by passing HB 1578, the Cascading Impacts of Wildfires Act, intended to improve community preparedness, response, recovery, and resilience to wildfires. HB 1578 was passed with consideration of the impacts of climate change on the forestry surrounding Western Washington, where there is considerable population growth. Additionally, the Washington Legislature concluded that the effects of wildfire smoke are hazardous, and it is consistent with the state’s environmental justice goals to protect public health through a wildfire prevention strategy.
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Alabama Executive Order 736: Establishing the Alabama Resilience Council
May 5, 2023
On May 3, 2023, the Governor of Alabama issued Executive Order No. 736, establishing the Alabama Resilience Council. The purpose of the Council is to coordinate state government activities and facilitate engagement with the private sector to address potential harmful impacts from natural and manmade events on Alabama communities and infrastructure before they occur.
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Washington HB 1176: Climate and Clean Energy Service and Workforce Programs
May 4, 2023
Washington House Bill 1176, passed May 4, 2023, creates the Washington Climate Corps Network. In recognizing that climate change presents adaptation and resilience difficulties to Washington, HB 1176 looks to mobilize young adults and “create a clean energy economy. ” The Washington Climate Corps Network will emphasize “equity-centered, climate-related service programs. ” There is an additional emphasis on recruiting volunteers from “overburdened and underserved communities” to serve as volunteers.
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West Virginia Senate Bill 677 (2023) (Amending the State Resiliency and Flood Plan Protection Act)
May 1, 2023
West Virginia’s Senate Bill 677, enacted May 1, 2023, amended the State Resiliency and Flood Protection Planning Act, which was initially enacted in 2017 to expand the framework for flood resilience and disaster recovery. SB 677 created the West Virginia Flood Resiliency Trust Fund, affirmed that the State Resiliency Office is responsible for statewide coordination of disaster recovery and resiliency, and legislatively mandated new duties for the State Resiliency Officer.
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West Virginia Flood Resiliency Trust Fund
May 1, 2023
The West Virginia Flood Resiliency Trust Fund, established in 2023 by Senate Bill 677, is a special revenue fund established to support financing state Flood Resiliency Plans throughout West Virginia.
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