Floods :: Related Web Sites

Dartmouth Flood Observatory
This web site is a research tool for mapping, measurement, and analysis of major flood events using remote sensing. Images, geocoded image maps, and reports are available at this web site as well as access to an evolving database of extreme flood events which have occurred around the world since January 1,1994.

Water Resources of the United States (USGS)
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has the principal responsibility within the Federal Government to provide the hydrologic information and understanding needed by others to achieve the best use and management of the Nation's water resources.

Flood -- A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety
This information is provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through state and local health departments. It includes general disease and injury prevention guidelines that may vary slightly from state to state.

Coping With Floods: Information For Dealing With Floods
The North Dakota State University Extension Service offers this comprehensive web page entitled "Coping with Floods," which covers resources for homeowners and family members and discusses both how to prepare for flooding and steps to take after a flood. It includes detailed information on everything from assessing damaged electrical systems and appliances to dealing with financial concerns.

FEMA's Flood Hazard Mapping
The Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration's Hazard Mapping Division maintains and updates the National Flood Insurance Program maps.

Floods :: Related Earth Observatory Articles

Floods: Using Satellites to Keep Our Heads Above Water
Millions of people in the United States and around the world have no idea that they live on a floodplain. Worse yet, they probably will not find out until it's too late.

Fish in the Trees
Only in the Amazon do fish live where birds fly. Six months of the year, from December to May, the Amazon River floods the surrounding rain forest, allowing fish increased habitat during the rainy season.

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