Floods

Citation

(2004), "Floods", Disaster Prevention and Management, Vol. 13 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/dpm.2004.07313aae.003

Floods

The 1993 Great Midwest Flood: Voices 10 Years Later2003100 pp.Free

Copies can be requested from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Publications Center, PO Box 2013, Jessup, MD 20794-2012; (800) 480-2520; Fax: (301) 362-5335

The Great Midwest Flood of 1993 was among the most devastating natural disasters in US history. Flooding started in May and lasted until September. More than 1,000 levees failed or were overtopped, and nine states were affected; 54,000 people were left homeless, and 50,000 homes were destroyed or damaged. This volume contains stories contributed by the survivors of the flood, particularly what they have learned about the value of mitigation and the benefits of flood insurance protection.

Coastal Erosion and Solutions: A PrimerTimothy W. Kana200324 pp.Free

Copies can be requested from Coastal Services and Engineering, LLC, PO Box 8056, Columbia, SC 29202; e-mail: dsangster@coastalscience.com

This primer profiles beach erosion and restoration projects completed over the past two decades by the author's firm. It discusses the problem of coastal erosion in a "mesoscale" timeframe, which is appropriate for community planning. Sections discuss sea levels and frames of reference, coastal processes, measurement of erosion rates, "signature" of erosion, and coastal erosion defenses. The booklet includes over 30 color illustrations and dozens of references and is designed as a bridge between comprehensive textbooks and articles about erosion.