Flooding was to be expected says geologist

The federal government does not extend low interest loans anymore if you are in a flood plain unless the house is built on pilings, or it needs to be rebuilt outside of the flood plain. Until there are maps that clarify where the floodplains are this will be a grey area and funding may be difficult.
Creator: Sylvia Townsend
Source: Santa run Sentinel
Date: 1982-01-31
Type: NEWS
Coverage:
  • 1980s
  • Santa Cruz
Identifier: FE-BEN-Storms 1982-112

Citation

Townsend, Sylvia. “Flooding was to be expected says geologist.” Santa run Sentinel. 1982-01-31. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/140379. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.