Reinstate critical resilience funding through BRIC program

The Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program provided vital funding for communities across the nation to protect against natural disasters and adapt to climate change impacts. Its abrupt elimination has upended years of planning and left hundreds of critical projects unfunded, from fortifying power lines against hurricanes to relocating homes out of floodplains. This proactive approach saves lives and money by reducing the devastating toll of disasters. I urge you to reinstate the BRIC program to ensure communities have the resources needed to build resilience. Projects like improving stormwater drainage in Mount Pleasant, North Carolina and securing reliable water access for over 100,000 people in Stillwater, Oklahoma were poised to move forward with BRIC grants before this detrimental cut. Reinstating BRIC is an investment in public safety, local economies, and our nation's future in the face of escalating climate risks. Communities cannot afford to let these critical resilience efforts stall when the costs of inaction are so high.