General Hazard Awareness Following are some ideas of ways to
notify community residents about hazards and flood insurance
(for materials to distribute, see sources for outreach
materials). Local officials should increase their public
information efforts after destructive storms when lessons are
readily apparent (known as a “teachable moment”). Possible
outreach techniques include: - Creating and distributing a
coastal hazard newsletter to your citizens (either everybody, or
only those in the flood or erosion-hazard zones). - Collecting
or preparing fact sheets and case studies. - Holding special
events like "flood awareness week." - Holding workshops for
and/or with nonprofit organizations, professional associations,
or the general public. - Placing brochures in libraries,
building supply outlets, convenience stores, or neighborhood
hardware stores. - Mailing notices to property owners in
potentially hazard-prone areas or to everyone in the community
(e.g., with tax or utility bills) after a disaster to help