[PDF] Flood Rising eBook

Author : John M. Barry
Publisher :
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 15,59 MB
Release : 1997
Category : History
ISBN :

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The great Mississippi flood of 1927 and how it changed America.

Author : Ashley Shelby
Publisher : Minnesota Historical Society Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 42,28 MB
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 9780873515009

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The gripping, true-life story of one of the most destructive floods in U.S. history and its effect on one city and its citizens.

Author : Samuel D. Brody
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 40,6 MB
Release : 2011-03-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 1139498088

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In the wake of Hurricane Katrina and the flooding of New Orleans in 2005, this interdisciplinary book brings together five years of empirical research funded by the National Science Foundation. It explores the causes of flooding in the United States and the ways in which local communities can reduce the associated human casualties and property damage. Focussing on Texas and Florida, the authors investigate factors other than rainfall that determine the degree of flooding, and consider the key role of non-structural techniques and strategies in flood mitigation. The authors present an empirical and multi-scale assessment that underlines the critical importance of local planning and development decisions. Written for advanced students and researchers in hazard mitigation, hydrology, geography, environmental planning and public policy, this book will also provide policy makers, government employees and engineers with important insights into how to make their communities more resilient to the adverse impacts of flooding.

Author : Char Miller
Publisher : Maverick Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 37,59 MB
Release : 2022-05-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9781595349736

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The 1921 flood that put a spotlight on environmental and social inequality in a southwestern city

Author : Jeffrey Peterson
Publisher :
Page : 405 pages
File Size : 33,19 MB
Release : 2019-11-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1642830127

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More severe storms and rising seas will inexorably push the American coastline inland with profound impact on communities, infrastructure, and natural systems. In A New Coast, Jeffrey Peterson presents the science behind predictions for coastal impacts and explains how current policies fall short of what's needed to prepare for these changes. He outlines a framework of bold, new national policies and funding to support local and state governments. Peterson calls for engagement of citizens, the private sector, as well as local and national leaders in a "campaign for a new coast." This is a forward-looking volume offering new insights for policymakers, planners, business leaders preparing for the changes coming to America's coast.

Author : Colin Tandy
Publisher : Colin Tandy
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 42,59 MB
Release : 2024-04-08
Category : Self-Help
ISBN :

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Rising Waters: Weathering the Flood Threat (A Comprehensive Guide to Flood Preparedness and Recovery) Is your home ready for the rising tide? Floods are a growing threat in our changing climate, leaving communities vulnerable and unprepared. But fear not! "Rising Waters" is your comprehensive guide to navigating flood risks and protecting your home and family. In this empowering book, you'll discover: The science behind floods: Understand the causes, types, and how climate change is increasing flood risks. Your home's vulnerability: Identify potential threats based on location, elevation, and past flood history. Actionable preparedness strategies: Create a flood preparedness plan, assemble an emergency kit, and secure necessary insurance. Flood mitigation techniques: Learn practical steps to fortify your property, minimize damage, and promote drainage. Recovery guidance: Navigate the aftermath of a flood with effective cleaning, sanitation, and repair strategies. Empowering information: Debunk common flood myths and make informed decisions for your safety. Resources for children: Age-appropriate tips to educate and empower young ones about flood safety. Rising Waters goes beyond just surviving a flood. It empowers you to build a flood-resilient future. With practical advice, actionable steps, and clear explanations, this book equips you with the knowledge and tools to face potential floods with confidence. Don't wait for the waters to rise. Take action today and weather the storm with Rising Waters!

Author : Stephen Baxter
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 459 pages
File Size : 32,93 MB
Release : 2009-05-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 110113884X

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Four hostages are rescued from a group of religious extremists in Barcelona. After five years of being held captive together, they make a vow to always watch out for one another. But they never expected this. The world they have returned to has been transformed-by water. And the water is rising.

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 101 pages
File Size : 13,35 MB
Release : 2019-04-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 030948961X

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Flooding is the natural hazard with the greatest economic and social impact in the United States, and these impacts are becoming more severe over time. Catastrophic flooding from recent hurricanes, including Superstorm Sandy in New York (2012) and Hurricane Harvey in Houston (2017), caused billions of dollars in property damage, adversely affected millions of people, and damaged the economic well-being of major metropolitan areas. Flooding takes a heavy toll even in years without a named storm or event. Major freshwater flood events from 2004 to 2014 cost an average of $9 billion in direct damage and 71 lives annually. These figures do not include the cumulative costs of frequent, small floods, which can be similar to those of infrequent extreme floods. Framing the Challenge of Urban Flooding in the United States contributes to existing knowledge by examining real-world examples in specific metropolitan areas. This report identifies commonalities and variances among the case study metropolitan areas in terms of causes, adverse impacts, unexpected problems in recovery, or effective mitigation strategies, as well as key themes of urban flooding. It also relates, as appropriate, causes and actions of urban flooding to existing federal resources or policies.

Author : Elizabeth Rush
Publisher : Milkweed Editions
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 44,12 MB
Release : 2018-06-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1571319700

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A Pulitzer Prize Finalist, this powerful elegy for our disappearing coast “captures nature with precise words that almost amount to poetry” (The New York Times). Hailed as “the book on climate change and sea levels that was missing” (Chicago Tribune), Rising is both a highly original work of lyric reportage and a haunting meditation on how to let go of the places we love. With every record-breaking hurricane, it grows clearer that climate change is neither imagined nor distant—and that rising seas are transforming the coastline of the United States in irrevocable ways. In Rising, Elizabeth Rush guides readers through these dramatic changes, from the Gulf Coast to Miami, and from New York City to the Bay Area. For many of the plants, animals, and humans in these places, the options are stark: retreat or perish. Rush sheds light on the unfolding crises through firsthand testimonials—a Staten Islander who lost her father during Sandy, the remaining holdouts of a Native American community on a drowning Isle de Jean Charles, a neighborhood in Pensacola settled by escaped slaves hundreds of years ago—woven together with profiles of wildlife biologists, activists, and other members of these vulnerable communities. A Guardian, Publishers Weekly, and Library Journal Best Book Of 2018 Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award A Chicago Tribune Top Ten Book of 2018