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Sources for Outreach Materials Following is a list of some agencies, organizations, and programs that provide information on flooding, erosion, and other coastal hazards. Much of it is written for a general audience and can be used to help municipal officials, residents, and visitors better understand their risks. The Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM) is a great starting point for outreach materials on many aspects of coastal management in the Commonwealth, including coastal flooding and other hazards. Some starting points on the CZM website include:
CZM also runs workshops for local officials and works with other organizations to address requests from coastal communities. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) FEMA has many materials designed to help prepare the general public for hazard events. Though some pages may be dated or less applicable for Massachusetts residents, it is a good starting point for seeking general hazard information.
Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) ASFPM is an organization of professionals involved in floodplain management, flood hazard mitigation, the National Flood Insurance Program, and flood preparedness, warning, and recovery. ASFPM has become a respected voice in floodplain management practice and policy in the United States because it represents the flood hazard specialists of local, state, and federal government; the research community; the insurance industry; and the fields of engineering, hydrologic forecasting, emergency response, water resources, and others. Their expansive Coastal No Adverse Impact Handbook contains a great deal of useful information. Find it, and many other materials covering political, legal, and technical challenges of floodplain management on the ASFPM website. Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) The MEMA website has public outreach materials relevant for coastal hazards. In particular, see the documents on their Publications and Reports page (follow the link in the right column), the Natural Hazards Mitigation Guidebook: A Community Guide, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Hazard Mitigation Plan. (PDF, 2.6 MB) Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) Sea Grant The WHOI Sea Grant Program has educational materials covering a broad spectrum of coastal issues (including many applicable to coastal hazards) that target general citizens, coastal decision makers, educators, and students.
Massachusetts Coastal Training Program (CTP) CTP provides support, training, and information to communities so they can better manage the coastal resources so vital to their economies and way of life. The program gives decision makers information, tools, and skills to improve decisions that affect the health of the state's coastal areas including the North Shore, Boston Area, South Shore, Buzzards Bay, and the Cape & Islands. See the CTP website for details. Institute for Business Home Safety The Institute for Business Home Safety is an organization of insurers working to reduce the social and economic effects of natural disasters and other property losses by conducting research and advocating improved construction, maintenance, and preparation practices. Their website has a number of useful outreach resources.
Other Organizations with Outreach and Education Resources Many other government and non-government organizations have educational material on floodplains and coastal hazards, including:
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