Study Reveals High Flood Risk for 17 Million Americans on Atlantic and Gulf Coasts
A comprehensive study conducted by researchers at the University of Alabama has identified that over 17 million people living along the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf coasts are at significant risk of flooding. The study utilized 16 different factors, including geographic hazards and infrastructure vulnerability, to assess flood risks from Texas to Maine. It found that 17.5 million people are at 'very high' risk, while an additional 17 million are at 'high' risk. The study highlights cities like New York and New Orleans, which have large populations at risk due to past extreme weather events such as Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Katrina. The research underscores the vulnerability of socially disadvantaged groups, including the elderly and poor, who are most at risk during major storms. 
