As economic damage from climate change grows, NC experts urge ‘pre-recovery’ planning
North Carolina experts are advocating for proactive pre-recovery planning as climate change increases the frequency of storm damage. Recent nor'easters have repeatedly damaged infrastructure like NC 12 in the Outer Banks, requiring constant repairs by the Department of Transportation.
When a slow-moving nor’easter battered the Outer Banks last weekend, the North Carolina Department of Transportation worked around the clock to remove broken asphalt, rebuild the dunes and shore up the vulnerable stretch of NC 12 near Pea Island. It’s a scene that’s played out many times over the past few years. NCDOT engineers estimated […]
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