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Involving Homeowners in Flood Mitigation
Early efforts to mitigate flood hazards emphasized structural solutions such as dams and levees. More recent strategies have stressed regulatory, nonstructural measures. In neither case, however, has homeowner involvement been given a very important role. Frustrated with the limited success of past efforts, floodplain managers recently have become more interested in encouraging homeowners to take action on their own property to minimize flood damage. Earlier research indicates that the prospects for getting homeowners involved are discouraging. This research challenges that conclusion, bringing new evidence that homeowners who have been flooded recently are interested in mitigation and willing to participate. In that light, this article examines the usefulness of several proposals for reducing flood damages through homeowner involvement.
Involving Homeowners in Flood Mitigation
Early efforts to mitigate flood hazards emphasized structural solutions such as dams and levees. More recent strategies have stressed regulatory, nonstructural measures. In neither case, however, has homeowner involvement been given a very important role. Frustrated with the limited success of past efforts, floodplain managers recently have become more interested in encouraging homeowners to take action on their own property to minimize flood damage. Earlier research indicates that the prospects for getting homeowners involved are discouraging. This research challenges that conclusion, bringing new evidence that homeowners who have been flooded recently are interested in mitigation and willing to participate. In that light, this article examines the usefulness of several proposals for reducing flood damages through homeowner involvement.
Involving Homeowners in Flood Mitigation
Laska, Shirley Bradway (author)
Journal of the American Planning Association ; 52 ; 452-466
1986-12-31
15 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
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