As I mentioned, my community has dealt with historic flooding in recent years and communities along the shoreline are becoming increasingly vulnerable due to a series of factors, so ensuring there is a plan to both prevent and respond to flooding is of vital interest to the residents along the lakeshore.
Morelle emphasizes the importance of flood prevention and response for his community.
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