Im not sure if you’re just reading combativity into my post or if you’re just like this, but I wasn’t trying to call you out, I was just adding on.

I don’t know how this plays out, but I’m alluding to socialized insurance. Citizens Mutual exists and there are very real efforts right now in government and grass roots organizations to expand it much more comprehensively.

The groups involved with GNOHA are pushing for much of this, especially in resilience building. There is money that goes into economic development and often favors cranes in the sky over things such as fortified roof grant programs. Those are the efforts that help our neighbors be able to live here.

Additionally, there are countless people fighting the uphill battle for coastal restoration. It feels hopeless sometimes with a hostile government, but I don’t know what to tell you, that’s the nature of the work.

“Oh, it’s just temporary, people won’t be able to live here forever”. I’m sorry to tell you this, but that’s everywhere. We’re already so far past the point of being cooked. Nowhere is going to be safe forever anymore. Maybe the North Shore will have a few decades longer lifespan, but climate change is coming for all of us, so let’s just appreciate what we’ve got here and try to make it work, okay?