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FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant Programs

Fact sheet summarizing FEMA's Hazard Mitigation grant and assistance programs.   Summary of FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant Programs   Review the Fact Sheet   Overview This fact sheet summarizes FEMA's Hazard Mitigation grant and…

Stabilizing Coastal Slopes on the Great Lakes

Publication that discusses shoreline erosion and slope stability.   Stabilizing Coastal Slopes on the Great Lakes   Overview Stabilizing Coastal Slopes on the Great Lakes is a 16-page publication that discusses shoreline erosion and slope…

Protect Your Home from Bluff Erosion: Fact Sheet

Fact sheet that lays out the most pertinent information about risk factors of bluff failure, options for repair, and who to contact.   Protect your Home from Bluff Erosion: Fact Sheet   The fact sheet,…

Ohio Coastal Design Manual

"Promote better projects along the coast that balance the use of Lake Erie as a shared natural resource along with property owners’ need for lakefront erosion protection and the benefit of access to the lake."…

Great Lakes Coastal Resilience Index

Self-assessment tool that provides simple methods for identifying areas in which communities can be more resilient to coastal hazards.   Great Lakes Coastal Resilience Index   Overview New York’s Great Lakes Coastal Resilience Index (CRI)…

Naturally Resilient Communities

Online guide about nature-based solutions to various coastal hazards.   Naturally Resilient Communities   Overview Naturally Resilient Communities is an online guide about nature-based solutions to various coastal hazards. This guide generates a suite of…

National Weather Service Great Lakes Portal

An interactive tool for users to explore detailed weather information.   National Weather Service Great Lakes Portal   Overview The National Weather Service Great Lakes Portal is an interactive tool for users to explore detailed…

Model Ordinance for Lake Michigan Bluff Setbacks

A document that details an example community zoning ordinance that could help reduce the risk of developments being exposed to coastal hazards.   Model Ordinance for Lake Michigan Bluff Setbacks   Overview The Southeast Wisconsin…

Living on the Coast: Protecting Investments in Shore Property on the Great Lakes

A description of the Great Lakes coastal environment as well as advice about how to protect coastal investments.   Living on the Coast Protecting Investments in Shore Property on the Great Lakes   Overview Living…

Lake Level Viewer

Interactive map used to help users visualize potential Great Lakes water level changes and impacts.   Lake Level Viewer   Overview The Lake Level Viewer is a web-based, interactive map used to help users visualize…
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