2005 – Katrina and Rita Policy Response

In the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, ASFPM became a leading voice in advocating for a shift from a “levee-only” protection mentality to a comprehensive watershed approach. It releases the white paper, Hurricanes Katrina & Rita Using Mitigation to Rebuild a Safer Gulf Coast. The report called for immediate national reforms, including a mandatory flood insurance requirement behind all levees, a renewed focus on levee safety standards, and sustainable restoration of natural coastal functions.