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Elevate coastal buildings, roads, bridges and other infrastructure to manage projected sea level rise, recurrent tidal flooding and storm surge.

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Flooding – Coastal
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Transportation and Mobility
Multiple or All Assets
Property
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Adaptive Capacity of Buildings

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