Option

Pursue comprehensive studies of regional flood risk and flood control systems

Details

Focus of action
Data Collection, Analysis, Research, Assess Vulnerability & Risk
Option

Pursue comprehensive studies of regional flood risk and flood control systems

Focus of action
Data Collection, Analysis, Research, Assess Vulnerability & Risk

Examples from plans

This option appears in resilience plans from around the country.

Option from plan Hazards Sort descending Assets Region Source Plan
Complete US Army Corps of Engineers Peninsula Flood Risk Management Study. This is a large seawall to protect against future coastal flooding due to SLR. Flooding – Coastal Multiple or All Assets Southeast Charleston, South Carolina - All Hazards Vulnerability & Risk Assessment (p. 188)
Address the resilience of the regional flood control system. Coordinate with the Water Management District and local public officials to request a comprehensive Flooding – General Water Infrastructure – Stormwater Southeast Southeast Florida Compact Regional Climate Action Plan - Energy and Fuel
Local flood water management agencies can partner with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to conduct studies and watershed assessments that help shed light on water-related issues, including flood Water QualityDroughtFlooding – CoastalFlooding – General Water Infrastructure – Drinking WaterWater Infrastructure – GeneralWater Infrastructure – Stormwater Southern Great Plains Resilient Houston (p. 116 (pdf p. 118))