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Appendix E: Other Communities Considered by the Committee
Pages 131-134

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... In 2015, the National Institute of Standards and Technology worked with the Boulder County Collaborative to develop a Resilient Design Performance Standard. BOULDER, COLORADO Colorado experiences a variety of disasters including blizzards, tornadoes, wildfires, floods and earthquakes.
From page 132...
... The Cedar River crested just above 31 feet, 12 feet higher than the previous record, resulting in overtopped levees and major damage to homes and businesses. The floodwaters devastated more than 10 square miles of the city and displaced about 10,000 residents.2 More than $5.4 billion in flood losses were reported, and city buildings outside of the 500-year floodplain (e.g., Linn County Sheriff's Office and Mercy Medical Center)
From page 133...
... For example, in December 2015, the city identified sea level rise as a top priority in its first Sea Level Rise Strategy. Additionally, a volunteer group of individuals representing public, private, and nonprofit organizations created the Charleston Resilience Network.8 The network is working to enhance resilience in the community by sharing information, educating stakeholders, and fostering a unified strategy.


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