Floods, Trust, and Climate Change: What Americans Think

Recent Flooding Trends

• 20% of Americans have experienced major flooding in the past five years.
• Climate change is widely believed to be a contributing factor.

Trust in Weather Services

• National Weather Service:

• 40% of Americans felt "very" or "extremely" confident in their information before recent floods.

• FEMA:
• Only 20% felt "very" or "extremely" confident in their services.

Government's Role in Weather and Climate

• 70% believe the government should have a major role in tracking weather and issuing warnings.
• 56% think the government should intervene to combat climate change and prevent extreme weather.

Political Divide on Climate Change

• Democrats:

• 80% support government action against climate change.

• Republicans:
• Only 30% agree with government intervention.

Aftermath of Texas Floods

• Questions about responsibility for lack of warnings have arisen.
• Potential impact on public trust in the National Weather Service and other agencies.
• Unclear if this disaster will shift opinions on climate change and the government's role.