A recent mudslide in Provo has city officials scrambling to update their emergency plans. They're learning hard lessons from the event to make sure they're better prepared next time a natural disaster strikes.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before.
Potential costs associated with implementing new mapping and updated development standards.
Residents in flood-prone areas and the city through improved safety and compliance.
No groups negatively affected
The city is updating its rules for floodplains to align with new FEMA maps. This is important for safety and to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
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