Washington, Feb. 14 -- Today news broke that the Trump administration halted a policy, the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard, that saves taxpayer dollars and protects lives and blocked funding for two programs- the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program and the Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program -that support local communities seeking to reduce risks to storms, floods and fires.

"Preparing for the next flood is the bare minimum. But the Trump administration's plan for disasters intentionally eliminates our ability even to do that," said Joanna Slaney, AVP for Political Affairs at Environmental Defense Fund. "Because of this administration's actions, roads, schools, hospitals and other crucial services we re...