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A significant point raised in the meeting was the historical context regarding FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Many individuals are unaware that the flood maps which determine what constitutes a flood zone were established long before the federal government acknowledged climate change. Consequently, these maps do not accurately reflect current flood risks, which has led to a persistent resistance among policymakers, particularly across party lines, to update them. The call for updating these maps is urgent to ensure that flood insurance is allocated appropriately and effectively in the face of climate realities.