Tidal Flooding Talk

Florida’s Senate Bill 180, signed into law, restricts post-hurricane rebuilding regulations, prompting lawsuits, including one targeting Manatee County. The bill limits local governments’ ability to strengthen building codes for two years after a hurricane, raising flood insurance costs.

Manatee County leads a multi-county campaign for legislative changes, while critics warn of hindered storm recovery. Positively, SB 180 streamlines permitting, enhances debris management, and provides first-responder training, aiming to speed up recovery and reduce rebuilding burdens.

Alex Harris (now recurring guest) from the Miami Herald and Ryan Ballogg of the Bradenton Herald join the show to provide inside about this far reaching bill.

Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, America’s leading show on coastal flooding resilience. Hosted by the New Jersey Coastal Coalition, which formed after Superstorm Sandy in 2012, it empowers leaders with dynamic workshops. Visit njcoastalcoalition.com to learn more!

TIDAL FLOODING TALK | Get ready for a weather whirlwind! Retired National Weather Service Meteorologist, Absecon Emergency Manager, and FEMA instructor Jim Eberwine dished on New Jersey’s tidal flooding—August is the state's calm, but October’s a flood chaos zone.

Jim warned that warming Atlantic waters are priming storms, especially in the Gulf and Caribbean, with rapid intensification spooking emergency managers. He clarified storm surges versus tides for preparedness for us, too.

Stay until the end to hear Joe's hot take on how to revamp beach badges in NJ.

Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, America’s leading show on coastal flooding resilience. Hosted by the New Jersey Coastal Coalition, which formed after Superstorm Sandy in 2012, it empowers leaders with dynamic workshops. Visit njcoastalcoalition.com to learn more!

TIDAL FLOODING TALK | Immerse yourself into climate change with artist Andrea Limauro (https://www.andrealimauro.com/), Georgetown’s Earth Commons Institute artist-in-residence. The Italian born artist unveils his stunning murals, like "The River and the Town," tackling D.C.’s spring flooding and urban heat.

From 200-hour painting marathons to flood resilience insights, Andrea blends art and science to spark action. The crew also chats fall festivities, D.C. adventures, and tough building codes for coastal resilience. Join us for a vibrant mix of art, climate, and hope!

Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, America’s leading show on coastal flooding resilience. Hosted by the New Jersey Coastal Coalition, which formed after Superstorm Sandy in 2012, it empowers leaders with dynamic workshops. Visit njcoastalcoalition.com to learn more!

Angela Anderson, from Long Beach Township Field Station (https://lbtfieldstation.com/), shares insights on its educational programs, like Terrapin Tuesdays, and coastal research role.

She discusses the Clam Cove oyster restoration project, a 22-acre initiative funded by $1 million in grants and corporate support. Angela highlights her grant-writing expertise, emphasizing relationship-building for successful
coastal resiliency funding.

Discover the Long Beach Township Field Station’s impact and innovative projects, including oyster farming and marsh island restoration, on Long Beach Island.

Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, America’s leading show on coastal flooding resilience. Hosted by the New Jersey Coastal Coalition, which formed after Superstorm Sandy in 2012, it empowers leaders with dynamic workshops. Visit njcoastalcoalition.com to learn more!

Environmental reporter Frank Kummer of the Philadelphia Inquirer discusses New Jersey's disappearing wetlands, driven by sea level rise and tidal flooding. His article on Scotch Bonnet Island (https://www.inquirer.com/news/new-jersey/scotch-bonnet-island-wetlands-sea-rise-20250528.html) highlights rapid marsh loss and efforts to combat erosion with sediment projects. The group explores climate change impacts, challenges in sustaining 200,000 acres of wetlands, and mixed public perceptions, emphasizing the need for factual awareness despite economic and policy hurdles.

Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, America’s leading show on coastal flooding resilience. Hosted by the New Jersey Coastal Coalition, which formed after Superstorm Sandy in 2012, it empowers leaders with dynamic workshops. Visit njcoastalcoalition.com to learn more!

Join Palma, Joe, and Dan as they dive into tidal flooding, contractor licensing in NJ, and weather alert differences. Learn why licensed contractors are crucial for storm recovery, the role of building inspectors, and the value of weather radios.

The team also discusses minor league baseball, season preferences, and their podcast’s six-month milestone, offering a mix of serious insights and light-hearted banter. Tune in for expert tips and engaging conversations!

Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, America’s leading show on coastal flooding resilience. Hosted by the New Jersey Coastal Coalition, which formed after Superstorm Sandy in 2012, it empowers leaders with dynamic workshops. Visit njcoastalcoalition.com to learn more!

Egg Harbor Township native and now New Orleans meteorologist Alexa Trischler (https://www.wwltv.com/article/about-us/team-bios/wwltv-new-orleans-alexa-trischler-meteorologist-hurricanes-weather/289-a9fa01fb-6a48-41b4-8243-3971c319cf0c) joins the show to explore coastal flooding between Louisiana and New Jersey.

Inspired by Hurricane Sandy and mentored by our very own Dan Skeldon, Trischler highlights New Orleans’ flood-prone culture, where levees and pumps can fail against heavy rains. She contrasts Louisiana’s levee-focused resilience with New Jersey’s post-Sandy building codes. Trischler also shares her WWL Louisiana media work and local food insights.

Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, America’s leading show on coastal flooding resilience. Hosted by the New Jersey Coastal Coalition, which formed after Superstorm Sandy in 2012, it empowers leaders with dynamic workshops. Visit njcoastalcoalition.com to learn more!

TIDAL FLOODING TALK | Scott Bonar from Scott’s Dock (www.scottsdock.com) has deep family roots in Margate, NJ, where his dock has been a local staple for generations.

On this week’s TFT, Scott shares what it’s like running a waterfront business in the back bays - from boat rentals and fishing to tidal flooding and storm prep. Scott talks about how tides, flooding, and coastal storms impact daily life on the bay, what he’s seen change over the years, and offers advice for first-time boaters navigating Margate’s tides.

Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, America’s leading show on coastal flooding resilience. Hosted by the New Jersey Coastal Coalition, which formed after Superstorm Sandy in 2012, it empowers leaders with dynamic workshops. Visit njcoastalcoalition.com to learn more!

Matt Lanza, a Somers Point native, is the face of Space City Weather in the Houston, TX area (www.spacecityweather.com). On this week's TFT, he compares coastal flooding there to his native NJ. He discusses Houston’s geography, with intense rainfall and drainage issues, and his very own flood severity scale, revised with University of Houston.

Lanza notes Galveston’s normalized flooding, unlike NJ’s, with storms like Harvey and Ike as benchmarks. He addresses rising Gulf Coast real estate prices, soaring insurance rates due to hailstorms, and concerns about land subsidence and sea level rise.

Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, America’s leading show on coastal flooding resilience. Hosted by the New Jersey Coastal Coalition, which formed after Superstorm Sandy in 2012, it empowers leaders with dynamic workshops. Visit njcoastalcoalition.com to learn more!

We kick off this episode with a brief lesson from Palma on the building terms you need to know for putting a home or business in a flood zone. Then, we bring on Paul Dietrich, the New Jersey Coastal Coalition's organizer of the Multi-Jurisdictional Program for Public Information (MJPPI) for the remainder of the episode.

Paul runs the LARGEST MJPPI in America, bringing extra flood insurance rate reductions for member towns in Cape May and Atlantic counties. He discussed what goes into running the MJPPI. Then, Paul makes his case for why there's never a bad slide of pizza at the Jersey Shore. Stick around for whatever you like best.

Watch Tidal Flooding Talk (TFT) every Tuesday at 7PM. TFT is America's only regular show that focuses on coastal flooding resiliency. TFT is organized by the New Jersey Coastal Coalition (NJCC), a group of towns near the coast and rivers that united after Superstorm Sandy hit in 2012. TFT hosts monthly workshops for local leaders to enhance coastal security. Visit njcoastalcoalition.com to know more!