Director of Pew's flood resilience program by day. Foodie by night. Tweets are my own
Washington DC
Joined February 2012
- Tweets2K
- Following505
- Followers775
- Likes613
Laura Lightbody retweeted
Good news: @GovEvers announced the creation of the Office of Environmental Justice, supported by a Chief Resilience Officer, noting resilience efforts as key to disaster preparedness—particularly looking to helping the state's most vulnerable communities. pew.org/37G499e
Laura Lightbody retweeted
For decades, the National Flood Insurance Program has used an outdated approach when calculating premiums for policyholders.
Fortunately, Risk Rating 2.0 represents a modern, data-based approach to setting flood insurance rates that better accounts for risk.
Laura Lightbody retweeted
Women leading climate adaptation discussions on #InternationalWomensDay !
#ReadyforResilience
@lbodss @BrendaMallory46 @bornonland @StateResilience
Laura Lightbody retweeted
On Oct. 1, FEMA's new flood risk rating system takes effect—a transformational shift in flood insurance.
"The old system essentially had a bias against lower value homes," our @lbodss tells @aefeldman "Those are likely the ones who have been overpaying."
ow.ly/b1XX50G87BL
Laura Lightbody retweeted
Pew’s @lbodss makes it clear that tidal flooding will occur more frequently in the coming decades, amplifying the need for greater efforts in creating flood preparedness policies. xitter.gq/PostOpinions/status/14…
Beware the moon’s wobble, warns @lbodss of @PewTrusts' flood-prepared communities project wapo.st/3rLRpnb
Laura Lightbody retweeted
The #IPCC report on climate change calls our attention the urgent need for action to adapt and build resilience for climate impacts. pew.org/37N8sMx
Laura Lightbody retweeted
Beware the moon’s wobble, warns @lbodss of @PewTrusts' flood-prepared communities project wapo.st/3rLRpnb
Laura Lightbody retweeted
“We can’t stop the rain from coming; we can’t build levees everywhere.” New solutions are needed as flooding increases across the U.S. This Tennessee community’s use of nature-based solutions to address flooding can be a model for other towns at risk. pew.org/2SYvxIk
Laura Lightbody retweeted
"This is an extremely promising step in the right direction to getting the country to systematically incorporate #resilience to future #flooding," says @CForbesTompkins as #Biden reinstates #Obama-era #flood-protection standard. #climate #ClimateCrisis
eenews.net/climatewire/stori…
Laura Lightbody retweeted
. @cflav reporting some excellent news regarding the reinstatement of Federal Flood Risk Management Standard. @roysterwright @lbodss @BlueDot_strat
This quoted post is unavailable.
Laura Lightbody retweeted
Since 2000, flooding has cost the nation over $850 billion in damages and losses. Our @lbodss shares how states are innovating to lower those costs. pew.org/3gO4hDz
Laura Lightbody retweeted
Join our Laura Lightbody and the Resilient Nation Partnership Network for a panel on resiliency and equity at 1 PM ET on Oct. 28th.
Register here bit.ly/35SZ9t9 @lbodss
Laura Lightbody retweeted
Hurricane #Laura marks the 3rd named storm to impact Louisiana in the past three months.
Laura Lightbody retweeted
Investments by states to increase preparedness & resilience SAVES $$. On average every $1 spent saves $6 overall in recovery costs, $10-$11 with flooding @lbodss, @pewtrusts #PoweringForward #MitigationMatters
Starting now! #PoweringForward Episode 3
"State of Play: A #CleanEnergy Powered Recovery"
Watch online: youtu.be/3k9LEGD7RiU
Laura Lightbody retweeted
@lbodss shares proactive measures that can save lives and stop the costly cycle of flood, damage and repair in this @nytopinion LTE. #flood #infrastructure
nytimes.com/2020/03/31/opini…
Laura Lightbody retweeted
We are looking for someone to join our flood resilience federal policy team! Senior Associate, Flood-Prepared Communities (advocacy) @pewtrusts. Based in DC. @CForbesTompkins jobs-pct.icims.com/jobs/6151…
Laura Lightbody retweeted
Next week, on December 10, @KateBoicourt will speak with @PewStates and @RegionalPlan about #FloodRisk and #CoastalResilience! Other speakers include @RobFreud
@ppagniez @StacySwann @lbodss Learn more: ow.ly/eS9550xgnfV
Laura Lightbody retweeted
There is a perception that only residents living in high-risk flood areas need flood insurance. However, @DavidMaurstad of @fema says 30% of losses in an average year occur outside of high-risk flood areas. #POLITICOInfrastructure Watch live at politico.com/FloodingDisaste…
Laura Lightbody retweeted
.@USRepKCastor says the conversation around climate has changed because it has become very personal. Meaning, people are feeling the effects of flooding and extreme heat. She says the govt. needs to shift from a reactive response to a proactive one that is about planning.
Laura Lightbody retweeted
TOMORROW, 11/19: Flooding Disasters in an Era of Extreme Weather ft. @USRepKCastor, @BushKevinJ of @resilient_dc, @DavidMaurstad of @fema, and @aweberNRDC of the @NRDC Moderated by @zcolman RSVP at politico.com/FloodDisaster #POLITICOInfrastructure Presented by @pewtrusts