Town of Charlestown, Rhode Island
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Hazard Mitigation Strategies

What is at risk or is vulnerable?
Residential Structures and ISDS

Type of Mitigation

Implementation

Infrastructure Improvement

Relocation repairs
Improvement

Property Protection

Relocation
Elevation
Acquisition
Retrofit

Enhancing Natural Resources

Floodproofing

Planning & Management

Local policy

Regulatory Change

Zoning setbacks
New rebuilding codes

Preparedness to Reduce Losses

Financial incentives
Tax credits

Education & Training

Permitting
Building guidelines
Pamphlets

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