On behalf of the “Securing California’s Flood Future” panel, we are pleased to share a pre-release version of our 2025 Scoping Report.
This year has brought unprecedented turbulence in U.S. federal policy, particularly in programs administered by FEMA. Longstanding disaster management frameworks are now being disrupted or dismantled.
This report:
- Identifies both the strengths and weaknesses of FEMA and NFIP programs
- Proposes bipartisan legislative reforms to replace harmful executive actions
- Outlines three future scenarios for emergency management in the U.S.: Minimal, Moderate, and Disruptive change
- Concludes that California is uniquely positioned to lead, taking on many FEMA/NFIP functions more effectively
We welcome further discussion. If you’d like to speak with any of the Panel experts, please reach out to npinter@ucdavis.edu.