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Resident warns council Sacramento faces high catastrophic flood risk, cites developments in floodplain
Summary
A public commenter told the council Sacramento ranks highest in the U.S. for catastrophic flood risk, urged caution on development in flood zones and cited a property on Arena Boulevard as an example.
A Sacramento resident and small‑business owner told the council the region faces severe flood risk and urged officials to avoid repeating past mistakes that left residents vulnerable.
"Sacramento es la región de Estados Unidos con mayor riesgo de sufrir inundaciones catastróficas," said Anabel González, who identified herself as a small business owner and described tenants and parcels sold in flood‑prone areas. González cited concerns about a parcel on Arena Boulevard and referenced FEMA flood designations and a federal court case involving the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
She warned that older residents and those with limited mobility are particularly vulnerable in a catastrophic flood scenario and urged elected officials not to wait to act. The council received the public comment during the public‑comment period; no formal action or staff direction was recorded on the matter at the July 28 meeting.
