State resiliency program gathers Down East input on flooding, other natural hazards | News
CARTERET COUNTY — A program that seeks to strengthen coastal communities against threats posed by flooding, erosion and other natural hazards is reaching out to communities across Carteret County.
The Resilient Coastal Communities Program (RCCP) is designed to identify and address critical infrastructure needs while enhancing community resilience against coastal risks. The program, supported by a grant from the N.C. Division of Coastal Management provides financial grants and technical assistance to coastal counties to help them assess critical issues, identify solutions and then develop “shovel-ready” projects to address those problems.
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