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FEMA
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Fact sheet summarizing the changes to the flood provisions in the 2012 I-Codes that appear in the 2015 edition.
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FEMA
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Document describing portions of the flood provisions from the 2018 editions of the IBC, IRC, IEBC, IMC, IPC, IFGC, IFC, ISPSC, IPSDC, and ICC Performance Code.
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FEMA
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Document describing three methods for elevating a home out of the flood zone.
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FEMA
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Factsheet for home and business owners describing ways to anchor fuel tanks to avoid displacement in floods.
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FEMA
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Short guide from FEMA describing how to anchor tall bookcases and file cabinets during seismic events.
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FEMA
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Report explaining how to develop, practice, and maintain emergency plans that reflect what must be done before, during, and after a disaster to protect people and their property.
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FEMA
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Technical fact sheet describing ways to construct asphalt shingle roofs to be more resistant to high winds and hurricanes; also published in FEMA P-499 “Home Builder’s Guide to Coastal Construction: Technical Fact Sheet Series.”
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FEMA
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Website providing a compilation of guidance, case studies, tools, and training to assist local communities as they are in the midst of managing recovery post-disaster.
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FEMA
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Fact sheet describing recommended practices for installing brick veneer that will enhance wind resistance in high wind regions and examples of proper installations and brick veneer tie spacings; also published in FEMA P-499 “Home Builder’s Guide to Coastal Construction: Technical Fact Sheet Series.”
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FEMA
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Fact sheet describing how to prepare for hurricane season and mitigate damage from floods and high winds.
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FEMA
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Information sheet from FEMA on preparation for extreme heat, including measures for keeping homes cool.
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FEMA
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A recovery advisory guide presenting important recommendations to reduce wind and water infiltration damage to new and existing residential buildings.
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FEMA
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Document discussing methods to bioengineer stabilization of shorelines using living and non-living plant materials in combination, known as the “Living Shorelines” concept.
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FEMA
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Summary document describing flood resistant building materials and some tips for building flood resistant walls.
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FEMA
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Factsheet describing the flood-resistant provisions of the 2021 International Codes and American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 24-14, Flood Resistant Design and Construction, that are “higher standards” and that are more specific than the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements.
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FEMA
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Document containing recommendations on how to brace roofs and gable end walls based on lessons learned from analyzing the destruction from hurricane Andrew.
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FEMA
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Catalog describing FEMA earthquake-resistant construction resources.
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FEMA
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Fact sheet providing guidance and best practices on the selection of building materials used for coastal construction, and discussing flood, wind, corrosion, decay resistance, and protection recommendations; also published in FEMA P-499 “Home Builder’s Guide to Coastal Construction: Technical Fact...
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FEMA
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Fact sheet describing the characteristics that make for a successful coastal residential building, including design and construction recommendations; also published in FEMA P-499 “Home Builder’s Guide to Coastal Construction: Technical Fact Sheet Series.”
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Federal Emergency Management Agency,
FEMA,
Applied Technology Council,
ATC,
URS Group,
DK Low and Associates,
Atkins,
TLSmith Consulting
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Volume II of a two-volume report providing a comprehensive approach to design, construction, and renovation of homes located in coastal environments.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency,
FEMA,
Applied Technology Council,
ATC,
URS Group,
DK Low and Associates,
Atkins,
TLSmith Consulting
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Description
Volume 1 of a two-volume report providing a comprehensive approach to planning, siting, and risk management for homes constructed in coastal environments.
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FEMA
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FEMA document defining key coastal and flood hazard terms.
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FEMA
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Document describing commonly used terms in the context of levees and what they mean.
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FEMA
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Fact sheet discussing safe room and storm shelter door assemblies along with ICC® 500 compliance.
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FEMA
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Documents describing the similarities and differences between the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) minimum requirements and the requirements of the International Codes® (I-Codes®) and ASCE 24, Flood Resistant Design and Construction, a standard referenced by the I-Codes., and illustrating...
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FEMA
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Short article from FEMA explaining what a continuous load path is and the key connection points that make it up.
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FEMA
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Fact sheet describing the report FEMA P-804 Wind Retrofit Guide for Residential Buildings (2010) with a link to this report and gives an overview of FEMA funds for wind retrofit projects.
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FEMA
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Fact sheet summarizing NFIP requirements, general guidelines, and recommendations concerning the construction and installation of decks, access stairs and elevators, swimming pools, and accessory buildings under or near coastal residential buildings; also published in FEMA P-499 “Home Builder’s...
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FEMA
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Technical fact sheet proving information on creating defensible space to reduce the risk of damage from fires to property.
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FEMA
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FEMA risk management series guide on hospital safety and resilience to natural disasters.
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FEMA
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Report explaining the principles of seismic design to architects.
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FEMA
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Fact sheet describing design and construction practices that reduce the likelihood of flood damage in the event that flood levels exceed the BFE, including illustrations of appropriate construction practices; also published in FEMA P-499 “Home Builder’s Guide to Coastal Construction: Technical Fact...
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FEMA
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FEMA guide containing recommendations on how to implement cost-effective measures that can help to reduce the potential hazards associated with earthquakes.
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FEMA
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Poster describing earthquake safety tips and protection measures to take at home.
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FEMA
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Website providing links to scalable guidance and tools about the importance of earthquake mitiation to the private sector, its owners, managers, and employees.
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FEMA
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Guide provides homeowners ways to prepare for an earthquake and protect a home against earthquake damage.
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FEMA,
NEHRP
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Reference guide helping families prepare for an earthquake and prevent earthquake-related damage.
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FEMA
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Report providing an introduction to the NEHRP recommended seismic provisions for new buildings and other structures.
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FEMA
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Fact sheet describing requirements and recommendations for enclosures and breakaway walls for their use below the BFE, including a diagram of a compliant wall system and examples of systems that have either resulted in increased damages or increased flood insurance premiums; fact sheet published in...
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FEMA
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Engineering guide discussing the use of dry floodproofing & appropriate installation techniques.
Engineering Principles and Practices for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Structures, FEMA P-259
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FEMA,
Federal Emergency Management Agency,
Atkins Global,
URS Group,
Dewberry
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Comprehensive design guide describing the benefits and details of retrofit methods for buildings and equipment in flood-prone areas. Estimated costs are outdated due to publication date.
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FEMA
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Document explores alternatives to riprap on banks and waterways to mitigate bankside erosion in the Pacific Northwest.
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FEMA
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Website of the Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA
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A address searchable geographic information system for visualizing the flood hazard of an address and its surrounding area.
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FEMA
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Website providing maps for natural disaster risk in the United States.
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FEMA
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Website describing and providing a map showing the tsunami risk index for the United States, which home owners and builders can use to determine the tsunami risk of their location.
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FEMA
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A website containing FEMA publications on safe rooms for both residential and community use.
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FEMA
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A website explaining the purpose of safe rooms and criteria necessary to meet FEMA P-361 and P-320 criteria.
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FEMA
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Fact sheets giving steps for residents to shelter in place during several disaster or emergency scenarios, including flash floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, thunderstorms, tornadoes, winter storms, active shooters, chemical hazards, nuclear/radiological events, pandemics, as well as guidance for...
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FEMA
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FEMA guidance for flood damage in areas prone to flooding.