Lincoln Diaz-Balart: “House Resolution 473 is an open rule providing for the consideration of H.R. 2486, the Inland Flood Forecasting and…”

“House Resolution 473 is an open rule providing for the consideration of H.R. 2486, the Inland Flood Forecasting and Warning System Act of 2002. The underlying legislation will help to improve the capability to forecast accurately inland flooding associated with tropical cyclones. Florida knows the fury of hurricanes all too well, but the damage goes much deeper than that which occurs on our battered coasts. As storms move inland, they begin to slow and often come to a stop over a particular area. The residents of my district in western Miami-Dade County have seen firsthand the damage that inland flooding can cause. This legislation instructs the National Weather Service to develop, test, and deploy an inland flood warning system for use by public and emergency management officials. With passage of the legislation, we will also provide increased training to improve forecasting and risk-management techniques for inland flooding. Mr. Speaker, this is a good bill.”