SmarterSafer – Americans for Smart Natural Catastrophe Policy sent a letter to U.S. House and Senate leadership recently urging Congress not to let the National Flood Insurance Program lapse as as a government shutdown looms. ConservAmerica is a member of the SmarterSafer coalition.
The letter received coverage in Politico, a DC-based paper covering politics and policy. Per the article:
SmarterSafer, a coalition focused on natural disaster policy that includes housing, insurance and environmental groups, warned Hill leaders in a letter Tuesday that an NFIP lapse would have dire consequences.
“Allowing the NFIP to expire would not only expose millions of Americans to severe financial risks but also disrupt the real estate market, hinder economic growth, and place undue burdens on already strained state and local budgets,” the group said.
To read the full letter, click here.
SmarterSafer is a national coalition made up of a diverse chorus of voices who champion a united front for environmentally responsible and fiscally sound approaches to natural catastrophe mitigation and the promotion of public safety.
In Case You Missed Politico’s Coverage, you can read it here: Flood insurance fail-safe prepped for shutdown (Politico)