• Storm Preparation and Mitigation
  
• Beaches and Shorelines
  
• Rip Currents and Beach Safety

Storm Preparation and Mitigation

Florida Hurricanes and Tropical Storms (2002)
A comprehensive chronological guide to hurricanes, tropical storms, and near-misses, this compact volume contains a wealth of statistics and information for the tropical storms to reach Florida since 1871.
Previous edition (1997); view archived PDF

SGEB 045
Panic Preventer File - 3rd Edition
Provides marina managers with a four-step process for generating a quick response to emergency situations. Includes an electronic version on diskette to be used as a model. Managers are encouraged to customize the materials to create contingency plans that best serve their situations, taking into account size of staff, types of storms and other factors. View PDF

SGEF 001
Hurricane Survival Family Action Guidelines
A concise checklist of steps to take before, during and after a hurricane, with extra information for residents of mobile homes and high-rise apartments. View PDF

SGEF 147
NOAA Coastal Storm Initiative
Describes the NOAA national pilot program currently underway in the St. Johns River watershed designed to gather information and lessen impact of storms. View PDF

Hurricane and Severe Weather Checklist for Boaters
A brief summary of important steps boat owners should take when severe weather approaches.View PDF

TP 096
S.T.O.R.M.: Simulation Training on Recovery and Mitigation
STORM (Simulation Training on Recovery and Mitigation) is a one-day training simulation for state and local personnel who deal with hurricane recovery. This executive summary provides an overview of the game. Game materials and software can be arranged upon request.
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TP 121
The Costs of Hurricane Emergency Management Services: A Risk-Based Method for Calculating Property Owners' Fair Share
Planning scholars have argued that property owners who develop land in hazardous areas should pay their fair share of the costs they impose on their communities for emergency planning and disaster recovery. This publication describes a method of allocating such costs for hurricanes based on relative risk applied to Lee County, Florida. This method shows that a risk-based assessment can achieve tax benefit equity and be the means of financing local government costs of disaster response and recovery not covered by federal and state disaster aid. View online


Beaches and Shoreline

Coastal Processes with Engineering Applications (2000)
By Robert G. Dean and Robert A. Dalrymple. The authoritative text on coastal engineering. Will help the reader understand natural coastal processes and develop strategies to cope effectively with shoreline erosion. Published by Cambridge University Press. Order online

Characteristics of Shoreline Change Along the Sandy Beaches of the State of Florida: An Atlas (1998)
By R. G. Dean; J. Cheng; and S. Malakar. Presents the results of an extensive analysis of historical shoreline data from the mid 1800s to the 1990s. Long-term and short-term shoreline change rates are presented on a county-by-county basis in both graphical and tabular forms and will be of value to regulators, prospective home buyers, real estate agents, engineers, and scientists. View online

Saving America's Beaches: The Causes of and Solutions to Beach Erosion (2002)
By Scott L. Douglass. There are two common misconceptions about beaches -- that most beach erosion in the US is natural, and beach nourishment doesn't work. This fully illustrated text, written in semi-technical language, attempts to dispel these misconceptions and offers a prescription for saving America's beaches. Order online

Shoreline and Dune Recession Variability and Cross-Shore Modeling
By J. Zheng, J. and R.G. Dean (1997). In: Proceedings of the 10th National Conference on Beach Preservation Technology, St. Petersburg, Florida. View PDF

SGEF 150
Commercial Suppliers of Sea Oats in Florida (2003)
Provides a directory of nurseries in Florida that have stocks of sea oats available for coastal restoration as well as residential landscaping projects. View PDF


Rip Currents and Beach Safety

Rip Currents: Don't Panic (brochure)
A joint publication of the National Sea Grant network, this tri-fold publication explains what rip currents are, how to spot them, and what to do if caught in a rip current. Single copies available without charge; pricing for multiple copies available upon request.
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Rip Currents: Don't Panic (sign)
A 12" x 18" sign suitable for placing at beach access points to educate beach-goers about the dangers of rip currents. $12.
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Rip Currents: Don't Panic (poster)
Poster version of above brochure.
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