Climate Change-Fueled Disasters: About $3 Billion Budget to Help Communities Become Resilient in US

About $3 billion budget will be used to transform communities to become resilient as extreme weather events continue to impact parts of the U.S, according to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Extreme weather disasters, from the scorching heat, drought conditions, flooding and landslides, can unleash deadly aftermath.

Climate change can unfold worsening extreme weather events in the country. In the U.S., the record-high heat brought heat-related health concerns and increased fire risks.

Reports noted that soaring heat could become deadlier than any other natural disaster.

Recently, the widespread and deadly Maui fires resulted in devastating damage to lives and infrastructures. Firefighters had to work around the clock to extinguish the uncontrollable fire.

As hurricane season begins, challenging weather conditions are expected to impact parts of the U.S. Tropical Storm Hilary unleashed severe flooding in Southern California.

In the latest forecast, the National Weather Service (NWS) reported that Tropical Storm Idalia will unload life-threatening storm conditions in parts of Florida Gulf Coast this week.

Climate resiliency in the U.S

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A stock photo of impacts of Hurricane Ian on Fort Myers Beach, Florida. With the threats of hurricanes, extreme weather events, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is expected to allot about $3 billion to help communities become resilient.

In addition, climate resiliency is vital to prevent devastating damage to people and communities.

According to a recent report, FEMA will help provide $3 billion for communities as extreme weather events continued to impact the country.

The disaster-relief funds can help recover from disasters., especially the recent wildfires in Maui and Tropical Storm Idalia.

According to FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, the fund will help communities to become safer, especially during hurricanes and extreme heat, by planting trees in urban areas.

Some projects they will look into are server mains in Detroit, an upgrade of Nevada's Hobart Creek Reservoir Dam and improving the power system during extreme disasters.

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Cost of extreme weather events in US

From drought conditions, flooding, winter storms and hurricanes, the country has experienced challenging weather disasters that cost billions of dollars in damage.

In the recent NOAA report in 2022, the cost of extreme weather events reached about $165 billion.

The drought conditions last year also impacted the farmers' crops and harvests. The increase in temperatures is due to climate change and El Nino.

The cost of the damage also displaced many Americans, especially the impacts of Hurricane Ian in parts of Florida.

In poorer countries, they can mostly suffer from the consequences of climate change-fueled weather events, causing catastrophic damage to wildlife and people.

During severe weather events, massive wildfires and extreme heat can also affect ecosystems and biodiversity.

As a result, the mitigation plans to address climate change and global warming are crucial to prevent the worst. Meanwhile, communities and countries' commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions plays a significant role.