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Historic flooding in Fort Lauderdale was a sign of things to come – a look at who is most at risk and how to prepare

As global temperatures rise, more people will be at risk from destructive flooding, studies show.

As global temperatures rise, more people will be at risk from destructive flooding, studies show. Image: Unsplash/kellysikkema

Smitha Rao
Assistant Professor of Social Work, The Ohio State University
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Flood damage measured in 2020, US dollars
Flood damage measured in 2020, US dollars. Image: Conversation/Wing, et al. 2022

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Where extreme precipitation events are forecast to increase under a low-emissions scenario and a high one. Image: National Climate Assessment 2018
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Residents walk out of a flooded neighbourhood in Fort Lauderdale on April 13, 2023.
Residents walk out of a flooded neighbourhood in Fort Lauderdale on April 13, 2023. Image: Conversation/Joe Raedle

For residents with low incomes and without flood insurance, clean-up costs from flooding can be overwhelming.
For residents with low incomes and without flood insurance, clean-up costs from flooding can be overwhelming. Image: Conversation/Joe Raedle

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