Flood Prevention

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-001003",
  "term": "Flood Prevention",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "In hydrologic terms, measures that are taken in order to keep flood problems from getting worse. Planning, land acquisition, river channel maintenance,\nwetlands protection, and other regulations all help modify development on floodplains and watersheds to reduce their susceptibility\nto flood damage. Preventive measures are usually administered by the building, zoning, planning and/ or code enforcement offices\nof the local government.",
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/flood-prevention/"
}