Coastal Storms Program

Northeast Florida

The Coastal Storms Program was initiated in fiscal year 2002 with the establishment of the Northeast Florida regional pilot area. The pilot was completed in fiscal year 2004, and more than $6.79 million was invested in product development, and operations and maintenance costs.

Pacific Northwest

The program expanded into Pacific Northwest beginning in fiscal year 2004 and completed product development in fiscal year 2007. To date, $3.83 million has been invested in product development, and operations and maintenance.

Southern California

Initiated in 2005, the Southern California region completed product development in fiscal year 2010.

Gulf of Mexico

Because of the tremendous need to rebuild after the damaging effects of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the Gulf of Mexico was established as the fourth region in 2007. The program continues to actively fund projects in the Gulf of Mexico.

Pacific Islands

The Pacific islands, with their rich cultural heritage and natural resources, are vulnerable to coastal-storm and climate-based hazards. The program is actively funding projects in the region.