Storms And Flooding Are Only Getting Worse. Here’s What You Can Do

Flooding has persistently plagued Chicago, the city famously built on a swamp. However, as storms become more severe and more frequent, residents will likely have to deal with flooded basements, streets and other damage more often.  With climate change driving worsening weather, Chicagoans are rolling up their sleeves to prepare. In the Loop hears from local organizations working to make communities more flood-resilient.GUESTS: Zach Wirtz, director of the Chicago Region Trees Initiative, Morton Arboretum Nina Idemudia, CEO, Center for Neighborhood TechnologyBre’Shaun Reddick, Local Partnership Manager, Alliance for the Great Lakes For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.