East Coast Storms: A Wake Up Call for Climate Change Adaptation The recent spate of flash flood warnings along the East Coast, particularly in New York City and surrounding areas, serves as a stark reminder that climate change is no longer a distant threat but an immediate reality.
As 39 million people are under flood alerts, the National Weather Service warns of excessive rainfall and severe thunderstorms.
New York City Emergency Management has opened 51 weather shelters for those vulnerable to floodwaters, including residents in basement apartments – a demographic disproportionately affected by extreme weather events.