According to the Associated Press review, conflicting federal policies regarding flood insurance and dam safety may lead thousands of residents in flood-prone areas to face higher costs or remain unaware of critical risks.
A California emergency services official warned at a FEMA meeting that the current federal dam information sharing procedures cost communities points and homeowners money, while potentially endangering lives.
The challenge arises from a mix of flood insurance policies and national security protocols post-9/11 that complicate the dissemination of essential flood risk information.
While the Corps of Engineers has begun sharing some flood risk maps, critical data regarding other dams remains withheld by agencies like the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
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