- Communities can reduce their flood risk with natural infrastructure
- Elevate roads and bridges above flood level
- Help your community reduce flood risk and prepare for a flood emergency
- High-cost flood solutions
- How homeowners can prepare for a flood emergency
- Learn about flood risk disclosures and which states have them
- Learn about the benefits of having flood insurance
- Learn how enforced building codes prevent future losses
- Limit floodplain development to reduce community risk
- Low-cost flood solutions
- Medium-cost flood solutions
- National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
- Participate in buyouts and acquisition programs
- Preserve natural drainage systems
- Take action to reduce flood risk with the Community Rating System (CRS)
- Types of Flood Adaptation
- Understand how flood control projects reduce flood risk
- Understand how stormwater management plans reduce rainwater runoff
- Understand the differences between FEMA flood zones
Flood Prevention & Solutions
Uncontrolled flooding can lead to natural disasters that result in financial, social, and structural ruin. Although the risk of flooding can never be completely eliminated, there are solutions to reduce the risk. The articles in this section break down the various solutions for managing flood risk at the property and community level.