1. Prevention -Administrative or regulatory actions that influence the way land is developed and buildings are built. Examples include planning and zoning, building codes, open space preservation, and floodplain regulations.
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2. Property Protection -Actions that involve the modification of existing buildings to protect them from a hazard or removal from the area. Examples include acquisition, relocation, elevation and structural retrofits.
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3. Natural Resource Protection -Actions that, in addition to minimizing hazard losses, also preserve or restore the functions of natural systems. Examples include floodplain protection, habitat preservation, and riparian buffers.
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4. Structural Projects -Actions intended to lessen the impact of a hazard by modifying the natural progression of the hazard. Examples include dams, levees, seawalls, detention/retention basins, channel modification, retaining walls and storm sewers.
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5. Emergency Services -Actions that protect people and property during and immediately after an event. Examples include warning systems, evacuation planning, and protection of critical emergency facilities or systems.
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6. Public Education and Awareness -Actions to inform citizens about hazards and the techniques they can use to protect themselves and their property. Examples include outreach projects, library materials and demo events.
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