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This resolution directs the Joint State Government Commission (a legislative research agency) to conduct a comprehensive study on the economic impacts of flooding in Pennsylvania, with a specific focus on damage to residential homes and businesses. The study will examine flood-related data from the past 20 years, identifying trends in the costs, locations, and types of damage caused by flooding, with particular emphasis on major flooding events like Hurricane Ivan (2004), Tropical Storm Lee (2011), and Hurricane Ida (2021). The resolution notes that flooding is the most common natural disaster in the state, with 24 counties experiencing an average of one flood event annually, and highlights that currently no single agency tracks comprehensive flood damage data. The study will aim to develop recommendations for better tracking property damage and improving prevention and relief efforts, with the Joint State Government Commission required to submit a detailed report to the General Assembly within 12 months of the resolution's adoption. The resolution is motivated by the significant economic impact of flooding, including the fact that even one inch of water can cause approximately $25,000 in damage to a home or business.

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