America’s Flooding Problem: Research and Innovation for Risk, Insurance, and Resilience (America's Fault Lines: A Critical Issues Series)

America's Flooding Problem: Research and Innovation for Risk, Insurance, and ResilienceEdited by Dr. David J. AlexanderIn an era of intensifying climate change, rising urbanization, and aging infrastructure, flood risks are escalating across the United States and worldwide. America’s Flooding Problem delivers a powerful blueprint for strengthening community resilience, protecting lives, and safeguarding economies from the devastating impacts of flooding.Curated and edited by Dr. David J. Alexander—renowned national expert in disaster resilience and geospatial technology—this groundbreaking volume captures the lessons, innovations, and breakthroughs of the Department of Homeland Security's Flood Apex program. It brings together leading researchers, engineers, policymakers, and practitioners to chart the next generation of flood safety strategies, data-driven decision-making tools, and community resilience models.Covering a wide spectrum of critical topics, including smart flood sensors, AI-powered risk modeling, innovative insurance solutions, floodproofing standards, and equity-driven resilience planning, this book serves as both a field guide and a strategic roadmap. It highlights scalable technologies, validated best practices, and actionable policy frameworks to help communities adapt and thrive in the face of changing hazards.Accessible, detailed, and rooted in operational relevance, America’s Flooding Problem is an essential resource for emergency managers, engineers, urban planners, public officials, academics, and anyone committed to building a safer and more resilient future.Key Topics Include:Low-cost flood warning sensor deploymentAdvanced satellite remote sensing and flood modelingStructured building data and digital twins for risk managementInnovations in floodproofing technologies and certification standardsBridging the flood insurance gap through new risk transfer toolsEquitable data access and inclusive resilience strategiesFuture-proofing communities through integrated research, innovation, and policyJoin the movement to transform flood resilience and help shape a disaster-proof future. Read more