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FEMA Policy Incentives Cited in North Carolina Coast Erosion Crisis

4 reports, 3 independent Updated Sep 17
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What happened

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Coastal erosion is threatening homes on North Carolina's barrier islands, with more than 30 homes having collapsed in Dare County since 2020, and about 100 additional houses at risk from sea level rise. Reports detail instances where homes are stranded and uninhabitable as the ocean eats away at the sand. Despite the danger, there is no plan to remove most threatened houses or empty them of belongings due to perverse incentives created by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

From ketr.org, npr.org, kwbu.org

Why it matters

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The policy failure is leading to massive amounts of debris and pollution, which closes beaches and threatens wildlife. This situation necessitates costly taxpayer-funded cleanup efforts. The National Park Service manages the area as part of Cape Hatteras National Seashore, where many homes are in imminent danger.

From ketr.org, npr.org, kwbu.org

Who's involved

  • Federal Emergency Management AgencyProvides most residential flood insurance in the United States and is cited for creating perverse incentives.
  • Dare CountyA county in North Carolina highlighted as a prime example of the ongoing coast erosion crisis.
  • National Park ServiceA federal agency that manages the area as part of Cape Hatteras National Seashore and provides risk data.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Dare CountySpeculative

    Dare County might face massive cleanup costs due to the collapse of threatened housing.

  • North Carolina Department of TransportationSpeculative

    North Carolina Department of Transportation might require increased funding for infrastructure repair due to coastal erosion.

How it developed

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  1. FEMA's insurance structure is causing perverse incentives in coastal areas.1 source
  2. Dare County highlights the coast erosion crisis due to FEMA policy incentives.1 source

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