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Author : Ashley Shelby
Publisher : Minnesota Historical Society Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2008-10-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9780873516945
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 : Jane Varley
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780803246782
What could be safer than Grand Forks, North Dakota, settled on the vast, flat plain of the Red River? There?d be no danger unless the whole town went under water. But in April 1997 that is precisely what happened. Flood Stage and Rising tells the story of that month-long disaster from the point of view of one who lived through it?fighting the flood shoulder-to-shoulder with her neighbors, watching in horror as the water breaks the dikes, fleeing the city only to see, via newscasts, her town burst into flames at the height of the flood?and finally working to put her own and Grand Fork?s life back together. ø As she chronicles North Dakota?s disastrous winter and spring?and the tortuous recovery process that continues to this day?Jane Varley gives us a shocking, moving picture of the reality behind the headline news that riveted the nation. A gifted poet and essayist, Varley has crafted a first-rate adventure narrative that is also a love story about a particular place and time, infused with her passion for the natural world, a curiosity about rivers and remote landscapes, and a need for meaning. Her story culminates a life of travels that prepared her?and prepares us?for what we see in North Dakota as the lake bed of the Red River Valley refills with water like a ghost of its ancient past.
Author : Colin Tandy
Publisher : Colin Tandy
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2024-04-08
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
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 : John M. Barry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : History
ISBN : UVA:X004092027
The great Mississippi flood of 1927 and how it changed America.
Author : United States. Federal Insurance Administration
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Flood insurance
ISBN : UCR:31210018614139
Author : The WorldFish Center,IFAD
Publisher : WorldFish
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Author : I. Peter Martini,Victor R. Baker,Guillermina Garzón
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2009-03-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781444304305
The aim of this publication is the understanding of large floods and their impact on the Earth's surface. The major objectives are: 1) to take a second look at what constitutes a megaflood that the principle of uniformitarianism is at some loss to explain and 2) to try to determine what could happen in such large floods by analyzing those that occur in front of glaciers, in alluvial-fans and in alluvial valleys. The products of these floods are presented in terms of sedimentary deposits, erosional features and damage to human activities. The volume bears out the concept that sedimentological analysis can be a powerful tool, not only for reconstructing processes that have acted on ancient landscapes, but also as a technique for risk assessment of certain troubled areas. Therefore, this volume is of interest not only to sedimentologists/gemorphlogists, but also to engineers, landuse planners and anyone interested in the interrelation between humans and the environment. If you are a member of the International Association of Sedimentologists, for purchasing details, please see: http://www.iasnet.org/publications/details.asp?code=SP32
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Floods
ISBN : 096825750X
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1280 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556042195214
Author : Saeid Eslamian,Faezeh A. Eslamian
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 565 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2022-04-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780429872297
Floods are difficult to prevent but can be managed in order to reduce their environmental, social, cultural, and economic impacts. Flooding poses a serious threat to life and property, and therefore it’s very important that flood risks be taken into account during any planning process. This handbook presents different aspects of flooding in the context of a changing climate and across various geographical locations. Written by experts from around the world, it examines flooding in various climates and landscapes, taking into account environmental, ecological, hydrological, and geomorphic factors, and considers urban, agriculture, rangeland, forest, coastal, and desert areas. Features Presents the main principles and applications of the science of floods, including engineering and technology, natural science, as well as sociological implications. Examines flooding in various climates and diverse landscapes, taking into account environmental, ecological, hydrological, and geomorphic factors. Considers floods in urban, agriculture, rangeland, forest, coastal, and desert areas Covers flood control structures as well as preparedness and response methods. Written in a global context, by contributors from around the world.
Author : Environmental Management Technical Center (U.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Floods
ISBN : CORNELL:31924067930630
Author : Jessica Lamond,Colin Booth,Felix Hammond,David Proverbs
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2011-07-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781439826256
A 360-degree view of the response to flood risk As major flooding events around the world show, the impact of flooding on the built environment can cause widespread chaos. These flood events form part of a wider pattern of increasing flood frequency coupled with increased vulnerability of the built environment to flood hazard. Flood risk can unite or divide communities and the responses to potential risk can range from denial to perfect adaptation. Drawing on the experience of communities and experts, Flood Hazards: Impacts and Responses for the Built Environment offers guidance on managing urban flooding and flood risk. It brings together a diversity of viewpoints and experiences on flood impacts and responses from leading academics, flood restoration specialists, emergency responders, architects, planning consultants, insurers, policymakers, and community representatives. By including the perspective of the community and the views of households and businesses at risk, this volume makes a unique contribution to the literature on flood management. The chapter organization loosely corresponds to the phases of the disaster management cycle, covering emergency preparation and response; recovery, repair, and reconstruction; and mitigation and adaptation. Contributors examine the types of impacts and discuss forecasting and emergency warning. They describe processes and good practice in recovery of flood-damaged property from the perspectives of the insurance industry, restorers, and loss adjusters. The book also deals with business continuity, land-use planning, property-level and infrastructure protection, and urban drainage, looking at the regulation and design of the built environment as one way to reduce risk. A section on community response to flooding sheds light on the experiences of flood-affected families. Written for students, practitioners, and researchers in flood risk management, as well as for professionals who may encounter flood-related issues in the course of their work, this cross-disciplinary book makes a valuable contribution towards designing a future built environment that is more resilient to flood risk.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1894
Category : Meteorology
ISBN : UVA:X004179305
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556030994693
Author : United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. Pittsburgh District
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Clarion River (Pa.)
ISBN : PSU:000046786739
