Congressman Kean introduces bill to protect vulnerable areas from severe weather threats

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) introduced H.R. 3771, the Protecting Coasts and Cities from Severe Weather Act.

This legislation would increase the observations, understanding, and forecasting of coastal flooding and storm surge events, to address weather observation gaps in highly vulnerable areas.

The goal of the program is to increase the development and extension of accurate, effective, and actionable forecasts and warnings for the loss of life and economic losses from coastal flooding and surge events.

This legislation is included in H.R. 3816, the Weather Act Reauthorization Act, a broader legislative package aimed at strengthening how we communicate and respond to severe weather, which Congressman Kean recently cosponsored.

“In New Jersey, we know what a devastating impact flooding can have on our communities, and it is imperative that we take proactive steps before severe weather strikes again,” said Kean. “The Protecting Coasts and Cities from Severe Weather Act will strengthen our forecasting capabilities and provide families, first responders, and local leaders with the tools they need to respond faster and more effectively. This legislation will improve our ability to observe, understand, and predict severe weather events. It will reduce their impact and ensure our communities are better prepared and protected when it counts.”