CBS News Philadelphia: What is Blue Acres? New Jersey DEP program aims to help homeowners impacted by increasing flooding
Last modified on February 9th, 2024 at 12:05 pm
January 10, 2024 | CBS News Philadelphia
CBS News interviewed a Southampton homeowner who underwent the Blue Acres buyout process after a severe rainstorm caused the Rancocas creek to overflow in 2019. New Jersey’s Chief Resilience Officer, Nicholas Angarone, discussed the significance of open space in mitigating flooding impacts on communities during the interview. NJDEP Commissioner Shawn LaTourette commented on the role of Blue Acres buyouts as one of the tools being employed to adapt to the impacts of climate change across the state of New Jersey.