These days, when it rains, it much more often pours. That’s due in large part to climate change. In 2021, the Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood on Detroit's east side was declared a “high-risk flood zone” by FEMA after heavy rains flooded many basements and roads. The City of Detroit recently announced a $1 million pilot program to repair or replace sea walls for low-income residents to protect them from flooding. What do people in the neighborhood make of this plan? What do they need to protect their neighborhood? Blake Grannum is a longtime Jefferson Chalmers resident. She spoke with The Metro's Robyn Vincent about that and more. The Metro reached out to Detroit Council member Latisha Johnson, who oversees Jefferson Chalmers. Her office did not respond to our request for comment.