- Ashley Hinson requested $1.62 million in 2024 to upgrade Cedar Rapids' flood control power infrastructure, aiming to prevent pump station failures during severe flooding and ensure FEMA compliance to protect local homes and businesses (Globe Gazette, 6/6/24).
- Hinson has consistently emphasized the importance of community preparedness and resilience, stating the need to work collaboratively to make Cedar Rapids stronger against future floods (Gazette, 4/11/23).
- She highlighted that investments in flood mitigation can deliver significant economic benefits, estimating a $7 to $10 return for every dollar spent, as seen in downtown Cedar Rapids where improved infrastructure is attracting more investment (Globe Gazette, 6/9/23).
- The initiatives focus on both preventing flood damage and ensuring rapid recovery, with compliance to federal standards and proven economic benefits serving as a model for future resilience strategies.
- Despite these proactive measures, the continued risk of severe weather highlights the need for ongoing investment and vigilance in flood preparedness and infrastructure.
2024: Ashley Hinson Requested $1.62 Million For Cedar Rapids Flood Control Power Project According to Globe Gazette, 'Hinson requested the money to help the city of Cedar Rapids prevent electrical failures of the pump station during severe flooding, bringing it into Federal Emergency Management Agency compliance and protecting homes and businesses.' [Globe Gazette, 6/6/24]
April 2023: Ashley Hinson Emphasized Community Resilience In Flood Preparedness According to Gazette, "’We can't predict the weather, as we know, but what we can do is be prepared,’ Hinson said. ‘… We will continue working together to make sure Cedar Rapids is stronger and more resilient for generations to come.’" [Gazette, 4/11/23]
June 2023: Hinson Estimated Economic Benefit Of Flood Mitigation Spending According to Globe Gazette, '"Every dollar spent (on flood mitigation) in many cases … returns $7 to $10 in economic return," Hinson said. "Case in point, obviously, is what's happening in downtown Cedar Rapids with those flood mitigation dollars and flood infrastructure going in there" and the investment that's occurring "because people know that their land and their businesses are going to be protected."' [Globe Gazette, 6/9/23]