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This bill matters because it encourages critical waterfront businesses, often vulnerable to natural disasters, to invest in preventative measures. Coastal areas and riverfronts are increasingly impacted by severe weather, rising sea levels, and erosion, which threaten the infrastructure and livelihoods of these communities. Without such protections, businesses face significant financial losses, potentially leading to closures and job losses after a disaster.
If this bill becomes law, it could help property owners afford projects that protect their assets and ensure the continuity of essential services like fishing, tourism, and marine commerce. If it doesn't become law, many of these businesses might struggle to finance necessary hazard mitigation projects on their own, leaving them more susceptible to catastrophic damage from future natural events, which could further strain local economies and emergency response efforts.
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This bill matters because it encourages critical waterfront businesses, often vulnerable to natural disasters, to invest in preventative measures. Coastal areas and riverfronts are increasingly impacted by severe weather, rising sea levels, and erosion, which threaten the infrastructure and livelihoods of these communities. Without such protections, businesses face significant financial losses, potentially leading to closures and job losses after a disaster.
If this bill becomes law, it could help property owners afford projects that protect their assets and ensure the continuity of essential services like fishing, tourism, and marine commerce. If it doesn't become law, many of these businesses might struggle to finance necessary hazard mitigation projects on their own, leaving them more susceptible to catastrophic damage from future natural events, which could further strain local economies and emergency response efforts.
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