Texas has released its first-ever statewide flood plan, which estimates that over 5 million people in the state live or work in flood-prone areas. The San Antonio area could face nearly $400 million in recommended flood mitigation costs, the second-highest among 15 Texas regions.
One in six people in Texas live or work in a "flood hazard area," according to a draft of the state's first ever flood plan. https://t.co/JF9AAPV2oc
Texas’ first-ever statewide flood plan estimates 5M live or work in flood-prone areas https://t.co/f7EOOhl72w
More than 5 million Texans, or one in six people in the state, live or work in an area susceptible to flooding, according to a draft of the state’s first-ever flood plan. https://t.co/OK02i1c5XJ
The report also says the San Antonio area could pay the second-highest total – nearly $400 million – out of 15 Texas regions for recommended flood mitigation efforts. (Via @TexasTribune) https://t.co/9lj7lapi1P
Texas’ first-ever statewide flood plan estimates 5 million live in flood-prone areas https://t.co/OKPYb5yKvZ via @TexasTribune