Mitigating Circumstances: Booz Allen Hamilton MITIGATION SURVEY Background The occurrence of large scale disasters and emergencies over the past several years has not only increased the need for coordinated planning and mitigation efforts but has expanded the definition of potential hazards and their risks. To better understand the nation’s greatest risks, Booz Allen Hamilton is…
ASFPM urges national investment in a comprehensive, updated flood map inventory for every community in the US. This will drive down costs and suffering from flooding on our nation and its citizens, as well as providing the best tool for managing flood risk and building sustainable communities. ASFPM Report: Flood Mapping for the Nation …
CHICAGO (May 14, 2013)—When it comes to flooding in cities, it makes little difference whether a property is located within a floodplain or not—damage happens, happens often, and can inflict significant costs. This stark lack of correlation between property damage claims and recognized floodplains is among the key findings of The Prevalence and Cost of…