Hurricane Ida in New York Fact Sheet 4: Considering Policies and Regulations to Reduce Risks Caused by Urban Flooding

The resource discusses the impacts of Hurricane Ida in New York City in September 2021, focusing on urban flooding and damage. It details FEMA Building Science Mitigation Assessment Team (MAT) reports that provide technical recommendations for reducing risks caused by urban flooding in NYC. The reports cover building performance, egress from floodprone basements, and reducing the effects of urban flooding. It highlights tools and mechanisms like policies and regulations that communities can adopt to implement these recommendations and reduce risks caused by urban flooding.