Sflli 



Figure 3. Beach restoration at Wrightsville 

 Beach, North Carolina. Upper photo shows 

 severe erosion; lower shows same beach after 

 restoration. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 

 photos) 



Continental Shelf, makes possible the prediction 

 of flooding and erosion hazards in each area. Such 

 knowledge may then guide the estabhshment of 

 local zoning and building regulations as well as the 

 needs, types, and dimensions of flood prevention 

 and erosion control. 



In highly developed areas the value of lands and 

 improvements, and other economic considerations, 

 will usually ensure the provision of protective 

 works. Timely construction of such works, will 

 ensure the preservation of existing resources and 

 values. Correction of zoning and building regula- 

 tions in developed areas cannot rectify past errors, 

 but can aid in attaining the long-range develop- 

 ment objective. 



Underdeveloped areas offer a much more fertile 

 field for advance planning and development con- 

 trol. Procedures can be adopted to conserve 

 remaining natural protective features. Regulation 

 can minimize the costs of protective measures, can 

 ensure that adequate protection is provided before 



Table 2 

 MAJOR STORMS ON THE ATLANTIC AND GULF COASTS FROM 1954-1967 



Storm 



Area 



(United States) 

 Deaths 



Damage 

 $Millions 



1954- 

 1954- 

 1954- 

 1955- 

 1955- 

 1955- 

 1956- 

 1957- 

 1958- 

 1959- 

 1960- 

 1961- 

 1962- 

 1964- 

 1964- 

 1964- 

 1965- 

 1967- 

 1968- 



Carol 



Edna 



Hazel 



■Connie 



Diane 



lone 



•Flossy 



Audrey 



Helene 



Gracie 



■Donna 



Caria 



March Storm 



Cteo 



Dora 



Hilda 



Betsy 



Beulah 



Gilda 



Average Annual Damage $353 Million 



Source: Environmental Science Services Administration. 



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