Uncontrolled Storm Surge and Rising Tides Expose America’s Coastal Vulnerabilities

As high tides surged to record levels along the Carolina coast, an unnamed storm combined with king tides brought flooding to Charleston and raised alarms across North Carolina’s Outer Banks. This is not just a natural event—it is a stark reminder of how insufficient federal planning endangers our coastal communities and national security.Why Are We Still Unprepared for These Predictable Threats?With streets underwater in Charleston and highway closures looming across Hatteras and Ocracoke islands, hardworking Americans face repeated disruptions that hit local economies and strain emergency services. Despite decades of warnings about rising sea levels and more intense storms, federal...