Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electronic government information
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Flood Insurance Claims Handbook
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electronic government information
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
National Flood Insurance Program
Author: Floodplain Management Handbook
Author: H. James OwenPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Flood control
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Reducing Damage from Localized Flooding
Author: United States. Federal Emergency Management AgencyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Drainage
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Riegle Community Development and Regulatory Improvement Act of 1994
Author: United StatesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Community development
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
A Unified National Program for Floodplain Management
Author: United States. Interagency Task Force on Floodplain ManagementPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Flood control
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Prepared by the Interagency Task Force on Floodplain Management. Includes National Flood Insurance Program.
Are You Ready?
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Category : Disaster relief
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Accompanying CD-ROM contains additional supporting materials, sample electronic slide presentations, and other resources.
Homeowner's Handbook to Prepare for Natural Hazards
Author: Dennis HwangPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Emergency management
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Cities and Flooding
Author: Abhas K. JhaPublisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 0821394770
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 639
Book Description
Urban flooding is an increasing challenge today to the expanding cities and towns of developing countries. This Handbook is a state-of-the art, user-friendly operational guide that shows decision makers and specialists how to effectively manage the risk of floods in rapidly urbanizing settings--and within the context of a changing climate.
Flood Handbook
Author: Saeid EslamianPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 0429872291
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 565
Book Description
Floods are difficult to prevent but can be managed in order to reduce their environmental, social, cultural, and economic impacts. Flooding poses a serious threat to life and property, and therefore it’s very important that flood risks be taken into account during any planning process. This handbook presents different aspects of flooding in the context of a changing climate and across various geographical locations. Written by experts from around the world, it examines flooding in various climates and landscapes, taking into account environmental, ecological, hydrological, and geomorphic factors, and considers urban, agriculture, rangeland, forest, coastal, and desert areas. Features Presents the main principles and applications of the science of floods, including engineering and technology, natural science, as well as sociological implications. Examines flooding in various climates and diverse landscapes, taking into account environmental, ecological, hydrological, and geomorphic factors. Considers floods in urban, agriculture, rangeland, forest, coastal, and desert areas Covers flood control structures as well as preparedness and response methods. Written in a global context, by contributors from around the world.