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Why America Isn't Prepared For The Next Big Flood

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Even before the deadly July 4th floods in Texas, the United States had a problem. Today on Lever Time, David Sirota sits down with Lever reporter Freddy Brewster to discuss a technology that could help alert communities about flooding disasters — and the underlying political battle that's leaving 99% of America's waterways unmonitored. You can read The Lever's exclusive reporting on streamgage technology here. Get Lever Time Premium, with ad-free episodes, bonus content and extended interviews, by becoming a member at levernews.com/subscribeIf you’d like to leave a tip for The Lever, click the following link. It helps us do this kind of independent journalism. levernews.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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