FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 2, 2025
Contact:
John Neurohr, [email protected], 717-364-6452
APPALACHIA — The Appalachian Flood Resilience Coalition, in partnership with Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center, ReImagine Appalachia, Appalachian Voices, and the National Wildlife Federation, will host a public webinar discussing critical flood policy issues facing Appalachia. The event will celebrate the Coalition’s November 2025 launch, share stories of flood impacts and solutions, and outline 2026 priorities for federal flood-related policies and investments.
WHEN: Thursday, December 4, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET
WHERE: Via Zoom – register at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yTl7CalZQdmY-_lbNv3yvA
WHO: Representatives from the Appalachian Flood Resilience Coalition and partner organizations across seven Appalachian states
WHY: As flooding in Appalachia worsens and federal uncertainties grow, the Coalition is bringing together stakeholders to advocate for solutions that will lead to safer, more resilient communities. The eighteen-organization coalition launched in November 2025 to drive stronger regional collaboration and advocacy in support of federal flood-related policies and investments.
TOPICS TO BE COVERED:
- Federal legislation, including the FY26 Appropriations process, The FEMA Act, The CLEAR Act, and The ROAD to Housing Act
- Updates on regional work, including nature-based hazard mitigation, flood monitoring and tracking, and Hurricane Helene recovery
- Opportunities for public engagement in shaping flood resiliency solutions in Appalachia
Learn more about the Appalachian Flood Resilience Coalition at www.appfloodpolicy.org
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