Module 1: Introduction to Flooding

Flooding is the most expensive disaster type in the United States. The risk and damage from floods are increasing due to climate change. While flooding seldom destroys buildings completely, it often damages or ruins the contents inside, including appliances, cherished belongings, and even essential electrical systems. The disruption caused by flooding extends beyond financial losses, affecting the emotional well-being of individuals, communities, and even entire regions. This module introduces this hazard with special emphasis on the impact in Louisiana. 

Image: New York Army National Guard Soldiers deploy the Tiger Dam flood control system along the shores of Braddock Bay in the Town of Greece, N.Y. Source: "New York National Guard" by The National Guard licensed CC-BY 2.0

Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

To achieve these objectives:

1. Read the Module One Introduction
2. Read Chapter One in Flood Mitigation
3. Complete the Module One Discussion Board
4. Complete the Module One Assignment

Note the check boxes to the right that help you track your progress: some are automatic, and some are manual.

Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities

You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.