Preparing for Floods

04/02/2020
Preparing for Floods

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Episode Synopsis


A major flood devastated Tipton County in 2013. Scientists say more are likely coming to the state, with rainfall rates going up in the winter and spring seasons.

How well prepared for flooding are Indiana’s communities? And how does climate change affect flood risk?

Produced by Maggie Gelon.

Guests:

Jason Henderson
Tipton County Surveyor

Jeff Dukes
Director, Purdue Climate Change Research Center

Andrea Webster
Implementation Manager, IU Environmental Resilience Institute

Duchess Adjei
Regional Communication Director, American Red Cross