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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Flood Loss Reduction Measures Flood Loss Reduction Measures The term 'Flood Loss Reduction Measures' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' In hydrologic terms, the strategy for reducing flood losses. There are four basic strategies. They are prevention, property protection, emergency services, and structural projects. Each strategy incorporates different measures that are appropriate for different conditions. In many communities, a different person may be responsible for each strategy'. Previous 5 Terms: Flood Hazard Boundary Map (FHBM) Flood hydrograph Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) flood interval Flood irrigation Next 5 Terms: flood mark Flood of Record Flood Plain Flood pool index Flood Potential Outlook About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.