Mitigation Strategies Applied to
Specific Coastal Hazards
Identifying hazard risks are critical to selecting appropriate mitigation strategies. For example, measures to reduce damage from coastal flooding are somewhat different than measures to reduce damage from high winds. The following table provides information concerning hazard mitigation strategies as applied to specific coastal hazards. The table lists the major threats to coastal regions and provides examples of measures taken by states to reduce or avoid the hazards.
Each state and local government should tailor its hazard mitigation activities to reflect their specific needs. Depending on the hazard risks, jurisdictions will use a combination of mitigation strategies.
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Coastal Hazard |
Major Mitigation Strategies |
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beach front/shoreline erosion (including beach and dune erosion, shoreline erosion, and bluff recession) |
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Ocean flooding (including wave run-up, storm surge, tsunami inundation) |
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Riverine flooding |
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Land slides or slope sloughing |
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High winds |
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