NOAA Coastal Storms ProgramWhat is the Coastal Storms Program?This nationwide effort helps coastal communities lessen the impacts of coastal storms. Local, state, and federal organizations work together to develop a large suite of new and improved tools, information, and forecast models to meet this goal. The federal government’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is leading this program. While the efforts are focused on specific regions of the country, the results are helping the entire coastal zone do a better job of preparing for the inevitable coastal storm. The types of products (developed through each pilot) cover a variety of storm-related issues ranging from community risk and vulnerability assessments to flood response to improved weather forecasting. Regional Pilot Efforts
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