Tidal flooding inundates the streets of downtown Annapolis.
Courtesy Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program
"The historic district of Annapolis is recognized for its unique and rich heritage resources reflecting one of the first planned cities in the United States and represented by the largest concentration of 18th century brick buildings. However, with rising sea levels and increasing days of nuisance tidal flooding, Annapolis is now recognized as one of the most at-risk cities facing the effects of climate change.
To address this risk and reduce the vulnerability of Annapolis’s historic district, the City of Annapolis has embarked on developing a Cultural Resource Hazard Mitigation Plan (CRHMP) through its Weather It Together initiative. This plan, using FEMA guidance, aims to protect and preserve its historic seaport from high tide flooding and rising sea levels, while adapting and improving the resilience of the City’s historic resources."
