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Right - In areas prone to costal flooding, elevate the bottom floor well above the design flood elevation.

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Keep Safe: A Guide for Resilient Housing Design in Island Communities

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Enterprise Community Partners

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Enterprise Community Partners

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Guide describing tools for island and hurricane-prone communities on redevelopment and rehabilitation of homes to prepare for future natural disasters.

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