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Bookmark or Share- Flood Maps - FEMA.govHeavy rains, poor drainage, and even nearby construction projects can put you at risk for flood damage. Flood maps are one tool that communities use to know which areas have the highest risk of flooding. FEMA maintains and updates data through flood maps and risk assessments.
- Flood management - WikipediaStructural flood management (i.e: flood control) is the reduction of the effects of a flood using physical solutions, such as reservoirs, levees, dredging and diversions. Non-structural flood management includes land-use planning, advanced warning systems and flood insurance.
- Flooding in the United States 102: Policy and SolutionsSpecifically, we will discuss how to reduce both flood hazard (the likelihood of a flood) and exposure (population and properties in hazard areas). We will also discuss vulnerability—recognizing that not all people exposed to flooding are affected equally—and explore options to target assistance to communities and people who are most ...
- Mitigate Flooding | US EPA - U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyGreen infrastructure can mitigate flood risk by slowing and reducing stormwater runoff and protecting floodplains. As the climate changes, this type of mitigation becomes even more crucial for communities.
- Flooding Facts, Causes, and Prevention | NRDCHere’s how climate change plays a role in flooding and how we can better keep our heads above water. What causes a flood? A flood, put simply, is the accumulation of water over normally dry land.
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