Success Story: Preserving Legacy and Community in Detroit's Flood Environment

Housed in Detroit, Michigan, St. Stephens AME Church is the cornerstone of the African American community in the area. It was here that African American laborers worked for Ford Motors and were able to purchase homes and build lives since the 1920s; closing the racial wealth gap to establish financial security and create inheritance for future generations. Reverend Darryl R. Williams explains how torrential rainfall affected the church and community, as well as useful information to safeguard your property from the next flood using flood insurance or additional ways to mitigate risk and loss. Visit Floodsmart.gov to learn more.