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<br />ANNOTATED BmuoGRAPHY <br /> <br />USING MULTI-OBJECTIVE MANAGEMENT TO REDUCE <br />FLOOD LOSSES IN YOUR WATERSHED A guidebook <br />thnt explains, in some detail, how to utilize the multi-objec- <br />tive management approach to reduce flood losses and <br />address other community concerns. Coordination offload <br />loss reduction with other goals and needs of the community <br />to develop a stronger, more comprehensive local program is <br />demonstrated. Prepared by the Association of State Flood- <br />plain Managers for the U.s. Environmental Protection <br />Agency, Washington, D.C, 1996. 73 pp., including <br />appendices. Available from the EPA, 1-800-832-7828. <br /> <br />PROTECTING FLOODPLAIN RESOURCES: A GUIDE- <br />BOOK FOR COMMUNITIES A guidebook that provides <br />relevant information for local officials, citizens, landowners, <br />and groups interested in protecting and restoring the <br />natural resources and functions of floodplains. It focuses <br />on local "grass roots" efforts needed 10 effectively manage <br />and protect the natural resources of the floodplain environ- <br />ment, including wetlands, riparian habitats, historic sites, <br />and aesthetic amenities. Well illustrated. Prepared by <br />the Federallnteragency Floodplain Management Task <br />Force, Washington, D.c., 1995. 41 pp. FEMA268. Available <br />from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, <br />1-800-480-2520. <br /> <br />FLOOD PROOFING TECHNIQUES, PROGRAMS, AND <br />REFERENCES A report intended to assist in understanding <br />and using floodproofing techniques to reduce the likelihood <br />of future flood damage to buildings and their contenls. Such <br />techniques are typically applied to existing structures located <br /> <br />in flood hazard areas, but they can be incorporated into the <br />design and construction of new buildings. lt also provides <br />information on government agencies that offer such assis- <br />tance. Prepared by the US Army Corps of Engineers, <br />Washington, D.C, 1996. 25pp. Available from Corps <br />division or district offices or telephone (202) 761-0169. <br /> <br />REpORT ON COSTS AND BENEFITS OF NATURAL <br />HAZARD MITIGATION Presents 16 case studies on <br />various mitigation measures. For each, the mitigation <br />measure is described and the anticipated, or realized, <br />direct and indirect benefits are identified. The case studies <br />demonstrate that mitigation is a cost-effective means of <br />limiting the damage that can result from natural hazards <br />and the costs individuals, businesses, and governments <br />must pay in recovering from these events. Prepared by <br />the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Mitigation <br />Directorate, Washington, D.C, 1997. 50 pp. FEMA 294. <br />Available from FEMA, 1-800-480-2520. <br /> <br />pagi? 30 <br />