City highlights flooding prevention efforts in Brooklyn three years post-Hurricane Ida

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Three years after Hurricane Ida devastated the borough, New York City is spotlighting its major investments in flood prevention. A significant portion of the funding has been put to work in Brooklyn. Mayor Eric Adams says the city has invested $1.2 billion in flood mitigation since he took office, with several completed and ongoing projects in the borough. Current projects include a $24 million federal-funded Cloudburst system in Brownsville, designed to manage extreme downpours. A cloudburst project was previously completed in East New York. The mayor also highlighted an ongoing project in Southern Brooklyn. Seven miles of porous pavement is currently being installed in several neighborhoods to better absorb rainwater. They say the $32.6 million project will help prevent flooding and sewer backups into homes and businesses. It is expected to be completed in early 2026. The Department of Environmental Protection also recently completed the construction of hundreds of rain gardens and infiltration basins across Crown Heights. Officials say that every dollar spent on flood hazard mitigation saves $7 in recovery costs. "