Game of Floods - Windy Point
5 Year Results - No Storm
Assignment: Locate your chosen action(s) in the list below and record your results in your notebook.
Once complete, continue to Step 2b at the bottom of the page.
Public Education
People seem to like the education program – storm readiness kits were popular at community events, and 60% of households surveyed had improved at least one aspect of their storm readiness.
Points: 1
Step Two:
Roll the dice to see if there was a storm at 5 years, then click on the corresponding link below to see the results. Record your results in your notebook.
5 Year Results
Rezone
Homeowners in Windy Point don’t like this new zoning policy, because it makes renovations so much more expensive, and they don’t see the need. However, a few individual houses begin to elevate. Most people do not seem very concerned about sea level rise or flood risk.
Points: 1
Step Two:
Roll the dice to see if there was a storm at 5 years, then click on the corresponding link below to see the results. Record your results in your notebook.
5 Year Results
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Rezone + Grants
The grant program is popular, and after five years about 5% of the homes have been elevated, including some in the most vulnerable spots. Critics grumble that you shouldn’t be spending tax money on people rich enough to live in Windy Point. Many Windy Point residents do not seem very concerned about sea level rise or flood risk.
Points: 2
Step Two:
Roll the dice to see if there was a storm at 5 years, then click on the corresponding link below to see the results. Record your results in your notebook.
5 Year Results
Breakwater
The breakwater is built, and the change has been dramatic! Waves no longer break on the Windy Point shoreline, and the water is much calmer. Public reaction has been mixed – many feel safer, but others miss the waves. Your critics grumble that the city should not have spent so much money protecting the wealthiest part of town.
Points: 2
Step Two:
Roll the dice to see if there was a storm at 5 years, then click on the corresponding link below to see the results. Record your results in your notebook.
5 Year Results
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Public Education + Rezone
People seem to like the education program – storm readiness kits were popular at community events, and 60% of households surveyed had improved at least on aspect of their storm readiness. Homeowners in Windy Point don’t the new zoning policy, because it makes renovations so much more expensive, and they don’t see the need. However, a few individual houses begin to elevate.
Points: 2
Step Two:
Roll the dice to see if there was a storm at 5 years, then click on the corresponding link below to see the results. Record your results in your notebook.
5 Year Results
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Public Education + Breakwater
The breakwater is built, and the change has been dramatic! Waves no longer break on the Windy Point shoreline, and the water is much calmer. Public reaction has been mixed – many feel safer, but others miss the waves. Windy Point residents seem to like the public safety campaign, although many feel it is unnecessary now that they are protected by the breakwater. Your critics grumble that the city should not have spent so much money protecting the wealthiest part of town.
Points: 2
Step Two:
Roll the dice to see if there was a storm at 5 years, then click on the corresponding link below to see the results. Record your results in your notebook.
5 Year Results
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Rezone + Breakwater
The breakwater is built, and the change has been dramatic! Waves no longer break on the Windy Point shoreline, and the water is much calmer. Public reaction has been mixed – many feel safer, but others miss the waves. Your critics grumble that the city should not have spent so much money protecting the wealthiest part of town. Homeowners in Windy Point don’t like the new zoning policy, because it makes renovations so much more expensive, and they don’t see the need now that the breakwater has been built. However, a few individual houses begin to elevate.
Points: 3
Step Two:
Roll the dice to see if there was a storm at 5 years, then click on the corresponding link below to see the results. Record your results in your notebook.
5 Year Results
Step 2b: 15 Year Results
Determine if there was a storm at 15 years by rolling two dice and adding up the results. A storm occurs if you do not roll at least a 7. Click on the corresponding link below to see the results. Record your results in your notebook.