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After repeated floods linked to climate change, Machias is updating its flood plan with community input to protect downtown.
Nearly two years after a severe January 2024 storm flooded downtown Machias, raising water levels 1.5 feet above the 100-year flood mark and triggering nine such events in seven years, the town is advancing the Upper Machias Bay Master Plan with community input.
Residents and officials met to discuss flood mitigation strategies including wastewater system upgrades, erosion control, stormwater management, and emergency preparedness.
Experts link the rising flood frequency to climate change, sea level rise, and stronger storms.
The town is mapping drainage systems, repairing infrastructure, and educating property owners on risk reduction, aiming to protect critical facilities and preserve downtown’s character amid growing climate threats.
Después de repetidas inundaciones relacionadas con el cambio climático, Machias está actualizando su plan de inundación con la contribución de la comunidad para proteger el centro de la ciudad.