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MA-65 Hazard Mitigation - 91.210(a)(5), 91.310(a)(3)
Describe the jurisdiction’s increased natural hazard risks associated with climate change.
Newport News, being a coastal city obviously is at higher risk than if it were an inland city. However, since it
shares this risk with most of the other Hampton Roads cities, coordination and planning is largely done on a
regional level. Since 2008, the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission (HRPDC) has been engaged in a series
of projects, studies, and efforts related to helping the region adapt to more frequent flooding, rising sea levels
and other projected impacts of climate change. These efforts have been funded in part by the National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) through the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program (VCZMP) and
Virginia Sea Grant (VSG) as well as contributions from local governments in Hampton Roads.
Describe the vulnerability to these risks of housing occupied by low- and moderate-income
households based on an analysis of data, findings, and methods.
As we know, because of limited transportation and resources our LMI households are at greater risk to not fully
recover from any damages sustained by natural disasters. However, speaking to groups and educating local
government staff, citizens, and other stakeholders on the potential impacts of sea level rise remain important
components of HRPDC's efforts to promote resilient planning practices in Hampton Roads. Educating citizens can
help build public support for effective planning decisions and can also lead to more resilient communities. HRPDC
presentations also help spread best practices and lessons learned between communities.
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