Building Resiliency Together
Learn about sustainable flood solutions in Moss Point!
Welcome to RiverCityFloodReady.com!
Moss Point is full of heart, history, and strong people who care deeply about their neighbors and their environment. But like many coastal communities, the city faces frequent flooding and stormwater challenges that affect homes and critical infrastructure like schools and roads. RiverCityFloodReady.com is a collaborative effort dedicated to assisting in strengthening Moss Point through education, collaboration, and innovative solutions to flooding and stormwater challenges. Together with many local partners, we’re working to make Moss Point a safer, greener, and more resilient place to live. By using nature-based solutions—like rain gardens, green spaces, and restored streams—we’re turning stormwater challenges into opportunities to protect our community, connect with one another, and build a brighter future for everyone.
Rivercityfloodready.com proudly represents our sponsors by building a flood ready Moss Point!
The River City's Challenges
Moss Point faces severe flooding challenges due to heavy rainfall, aging infrastructure, and rising sea levels. Urban surfaces generate up to 80% more runoff, and sea-level rise, 25-30% above the global average, worsens the issue. Planned green infrastructure aims to cut stormwater pollution by up to 85%, reducing flooding impacts.
Are you prepared?
RiverCityFloodReady.com is a platform to showcase sustainable nature-based stormwater solutions and provide valuable information to facilitate a more resilient Moss Point.
A large part of resiliency is preparedness, which is always at the back of our minds. But, how many of us are actually prepared? Be Safe and Be Prepared for the next flood by taking a few simple precautions…
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