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flood-prone areas
Coverage of flood-prone areas in the Nexus archive.
- NYC exploring voluntary buyouts for homeowners in flood-prone areas
New York City is exploring voluntary government buyouts for homeowners residing in flood-prone areas of Queens. The Mayor's Office of Climate and Environmental Justice (MOCEJ) is running the Resilient Acquisitions Program to gauge interest in these potential buyouts, starting with Hollis.
- Lokayukta orders suo motu case against officers in flood-prone areas
The Lokayukta has initiated a suo motu case against officers in flood-prone areas. The action suggests an investigation into potential negligence or mismanagement related to flood risks.