Module 5: Mitigating Flood Damage
Section outline
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As communities continue to face rising flood risks due to climate change, selecting the right flood mitigation strategies becomes increasingly important. This module reviews strategies for both the residential and commercial sectors that can provide effective solutions to minimize the damage caused by flooding.
Image: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers visit the historic district of Ellicott City, Maryland, including a historic log cabin that has been elevated to reduce future flood damages. Source: "Army Corps, Howard County Discuss Flood Risk Management Options in Ellicott City" by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers licensed CC BY 2.0.
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
- Define Mitigation (Course Objective 4)
- Identify and compare various basic flood mitigation options for residential and commercial areas (Course Objectives 5, 6)
- Analyze the challenges and trade-offs involved in balancing the needs of both sectors. (Course Objectives 5, 6)
- Formulate strategies that address flood risk without compromising economic growth or community well-being. (Course Objectives 2, 5, 6)
- Implement resources such as the National Flood Insurance Program & Community Rating System (Course Objective 6)
To achieve these objectives:
- Read the Module Five Introduction
- Read Chapter Five in Flood Mitigation
- Complete the Module Five Discussion Board
- Complete the Module Five Assignment
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.
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