Katie and Kevin have a small stream in their back yard. Last year was exceptionally rainy and they were concerned about flood exposures to their home. They recently had a contractor regrade the back yard, building a large berm, which provides a raised barrier to divert the flow of water away from the house. In this situation, Katie and Kevin are using which one of the following risk management techniques?

Katie and Kevin have a small stream in their back yard. Last year was exceptionally rainy and they were concerned about flood exposures to their home. They recently had a contractor regrade the back yard, building a large berm, which provides a raised barrier to divert the flow of water away from the house. In this situation, Katie and Kevin are using which one of the following risk management techniques?

A. Separation

B. Avoidance

C. Loss prevention

D. Loss reduction

Answer: C