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<br />APPENDIX B: MEASURES mAT CAN BE EMPLOYED <br />AT THE LoCAL LEVEL TO REDUCE FLOOD LOSSES <br /> <br />1. MEASURES TO PREVENT AN INCREASE IN FLOOD 2. MEASURES TO REDUCE THE EXPOSURE OF <br /> <br />LOSSES BY MANAGING NEW DEVELOPMENT. EXISTING DEVELOPMENT TO FLOOD RISK. <br /> <br />FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS DISASTER PREPAREDNESS Preparedness plans and <br /> <br />. Zoning ordinances control further development in programs provide for pre-disaster mitigation, warning, <br />known flood hazard areas by preventing structures and emergency operations. The success of such planning <br /> <br />from obstructing flow in the floodway and requiring depends largely on the degree to which individuals and <br />that construction permitted in other areas be protected local governments protect themselves by taking appropriate <br /> <br />from flood losses. hazard mitigation measures to reduce their exposure to <br /> <br />. Subdivision regulations require that flood hazards be flood risk. <br />overcome in the subdivision of land for sale or building ACQUISITION AND RELOCATION These activities <br /> <br />development. may be part of redevelopment or urban rene\val or a <br />. Building codes establish specifications for construction separate project that provides for removal of structures <br /> <br />in flood hazard areas to minimize flood damages. and facilities, particularly from the flood way and perilous <br />DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT POLICIES flood-prone areas, leaving them free for non-damaging <br />Other public actions can guide development to allow for open space uses. After a flood, the acquisition of heavily <br />the flood hazard and the natural characteristics of the damaged structures is often practical. <br />floodplain. They may be applied through the design and FLOOD FORECASTING AND WARNING SYSTEMS AND <br /> <br />location of utilities and services to serve low-risk or EMERGENCY PLANS Flood forecasting systems provide <br />flood-free areas, through policies of open space acquisi- information on the time of occurrence and magnitude of <br />tion and easement, and through redevelopment or per- flooding expected along rivers and streams. Flood warn- <br />manent evacuation. Another essential policy is to require ings can be issued and emergency protective measures <br /> <br />adequate detention of stormwater runoff in developing undertaken by individuals and the community. The effec- <br /> <br />areas to prevent flooding from becoming worse. tiveness of such systems depends both on the time avail- <br /> <br />INFORMATION AND EDUCATION Flood hazard able and on having a local emergency action plan in place <br /> <br />information is vital if informed floodplain management before a flood occurs. <br /> <br />decisions are to be made by officials, professional staffs, FLOOD INSURANCE Under the National Flood <br /> <br />and affected individuals. It is important that all stake- Insurance Program, flood insurance is available to prop- <br />holders understand the nature of the flood risk in terms erty owners and renters in communities that participate <br /> <br />of flood levels, hazards, and impacts in a specific area. in the program. To become and remain eligible to partici- <br /> <br />page 36 <br />