Border Project Flood Risk
Summary
Laredo's big border project is stalled because the city is using old flood maps. This means they don't really know the real flood risks, which could lead to costly problems later on.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 0
Impact analysis
We might end up paying more to fix flood damage if we don't get this right now.
Everyone in Laredo benefits from a safer, well-planned border area.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (5)
Border buoys dislodged and floating down Rio Grande toward Laredo, Texas
Border buoys dislodged and floating down Rio Grande toward Laredo, Texas BorderReport
Another Texas city asks federal officials to remove barriers from Rio Grande floodplain
Another Texas city asks federal officials to remove barriers from Rio Grande floodplain WOAI
Flood studies begin as border buoys are installed near Laredo
Flood studies begin as border buoys are installed near Laredo WOAI
Laredo to study flooding, drinking water impacts from border barriers
Laredo to study flooding, drinking water impacts from border barriers Spectrum News
Flood risk, outdated data complicate Laredo’s response to border project
Flood risk, outdated data complicate Laredo’s response to border project Laredo Morning Times
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