Communities with large minority populations are among the most vulnerable in the U.S. to the effects of climate change and could become more threatened as the coronavirus pandemic weakens their resilience to disasters, according to experts and federal data. It’s the result of long-lived policies that clustered minorities in undesirable areas such as floodplains and denied them amenities like green spaces and tree canopies that can mitigate some effects of climate change.
Population of Top 10 Counties for Disasters: 81% Minority
Without affordable home repairs, many homeowners are unable to remain in their homes, leading to vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated houses in Jacksonville.