The resolution proposes the appropriation of $400,000 from the state treasury for the fiscal year 2025-2026 to support the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) in maintaining essential tools developed by the University of Rhode Island's Coastal Resources Center (CRC). These tools, namely STORMTOOLS, CHAMP, and MyCoast Rhode Island, are designed to assist emergency managers and state agencies in planning for and responding to storm-related flooding. STORMTOOLS provides real-time flooding predictions, CHAMP aids emergency responders in assessing damage to infrastructure, and MyCoast serves as a platform for collecting crowd-sourced data on flooding and erosion.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of these research-based decision support tools in helping Rhode Island prepare for future storm uncertainties and highlights the need for ongoing funding to ensure their continued operation. The state controller is authorized to disburse the funds as needed, based on properly authenticated vouchers, to facilitate the ongoing services of these critical resources.