ANTH 266 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Maryland Historical Trust, Sea Level Rise, Hurricane Isabel
18 Apr 2019
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70% of residence live within the coastal zone. Between 1993 and 2010, coastal storm events accounted for million in property damage, , 215 in crop damages, one death and 201 injuries. Hurricane sandy cost maryland more than million. Eastern shore communities experience regular flooding during high tides. Hurricane isabel in 2003 caused damage to anapolis. Maryland is making efforts to increase resilience: All state agencies must consider flood risks when designing capital budget projects. In coastal flood hazard areas new structures must be elevated more than 2 feet above 100 year base flood level. 7 grants from maryland historical trust to help protect historic landmarks and archeological sites from future storms. Financial and technical assistance to local governments from the maryland. Living shorelines protection act of 2008: helps reduce shoreline erosion of waterfront properties, enhance habitat creation and restoration, and reduce shoreline erosion of waterfront properties. Increasing resilience will protect economy, property, and public health.
