Newport Beach Lobbies FEMA Over Flood Maps; Film Industry Connections Noted
What happened
Newport Beach actively lobbied the Federal Emergency Management Agency regarding the exclusion of properties from flood maps. Separately, John Milius offered advice to Greg MacGillivray after the latter's work was featured in a film celebrating the surf culture of the area, which recently experienced coastal flooding in parts of Newport Beach.
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Why it matters
The lobbying effort concerns coastal flooding in Newport Beach, which could affect property risk and insurance costs. If the exclusion from flood maps is successful, it might lead to significant changes in local real estate valuation and insurance premiums.
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Who's involved
- Newport BeachCity that lobbied the Federal Emergency Management Agency regarding flood map exclusions.
- Federal Emergency Management AgencyFederal agency involved in disaster response and flood mapping.
- Greg MacGillivrayFilmmaker who received advice from John Milius regarding his career.
- John MiliusFilmmaker who offered advice to Greg MacGillivray.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Irvine CompanySpeculative
Reduced flood risk might lower insurance costs and increase asset value of properties in Newport Beach.
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The entities involved
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Newport Beach
city in Orange County, California, United States
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
United States disaster response agency, part of Department of Homeland Security