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New flood maps raise Red Hook risk and NYC plans
FEMA preliminary maps show 70 000 NYC buildings must be elevated or insured costs rise while 400 000 New Yorkers fall in the 100 year floodplain. Pratt Institute and City initiatives push resilience with flood protection design, insurance changes, and CRS plans amid Sandy recovery.
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