Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act

# Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act (S 1545) - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act aims to help communities that experience chronic flooding develop long-term strategies to reduce flood risk and prepare for future disasters. The bill focuses on improving coordination between federal agencies (primarily FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security) and local communities to create better emergency planning and flood mitigation efforts. It would establish processes for identifying repeatedly flooded areas and developing tailored preparation plans rather than just responding to floods after they occur. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** This legislation would primarily impact communities that face recurring flood events, as well as residents and property owners in those areas.

It also affects FEMA and federal disaster relief agencies, which would need to coordinate more closely with local governments. The bill appears to focus on improving information sharing, emergency planning procedures, and administrative coordination—essentially creating a more systematic federal approach to chronic flooding rather than treating each flood event as an isolated crisis. **Current Status** As of now, S 1545 is in committee and has not been voted on by the full Senate. It was introduced by Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), reflecting South Carolina's experience with significant flooding events.