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Virginia Beach Will Need to Spend Billions of Dollars to Battle Sea Level Rise, Says New City Report

To prepare for the threat of sea level rise in the coming decades, Virginia Beach will have to consider multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects, restricting new development in some parts of the city and purchasing properties in danger of flooding, according to a new report.

The report, the culmination of a five-year, $3.8 million study conducted by an engineering consulting firm, lays out a sweeping vision for how the city must change to stave off the dangers of higher tides.

“There isn’t anything more important we’re doing than this,” said councilman John Moss.

Read more at the Virginian-Pilot

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The Government Technology & Services Coalition's Homeland Security Today (HSToday) is the premier news and information resource for the homeland security community, dedicated to elevating the discussions and insights that can support a safe and secure nation. A non-profit magazine and media platform, HSToday provides readers with the whole story, placing facts and comments in context to inform debate and drive realistic solutions to some of the nation’s most vexing security challenges.

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