Hurricane Ida in New York Fact Sheet 1: What Building Owners and Tenants Should Know About Urban Flooding

The FEMA Fact Sheet provides essential information on urban flooding, its causes, risks, and impacts on buildings, particularly in urban areas with inadequate stormwater drainage systems. It offers guidance for building owners and tenants on minimizing damage through inspections, retrofitting, and emergency preparedness. The document also distinguishes urban flooding from floodplain areas identified on FEMA maps.