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FEMA
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A FEMA description of what constitutes a flood-resistant material.
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FLASH
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Webpage describing how to elevate major appliances in case of a flood.
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IBHS
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Guide describing how and where to install flashings in order to weatherproof a roof.
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Resilient Design Institute
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Website describing wet floodproofing measures to prevent against structural damage, internal damage and damage to electrical components.
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NOAA
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Document describing living shoreline techniques for shoreline stabilization.
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USGS
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Webpage providing maps and information to assess the particular hazards and risks for an area.
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FEMA
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Document describing ASCE 24-14 Flood Resistant Design and Construction changes and highlights, on topics including siting, materials, performance, and utilities.
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Siding Cost Guide
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A starting point for ballparking and comparing the cost of different siding materials and a brief overview of the pros and cons of different siding materials.
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Journal of Light Construction
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A story about how omission of two small but critical wall details, a kick-out flashing and a weep screed, lead to extensive water damage to a wall.
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HUD
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Newsletter reviewing federal disaster policy, the research basis for resilience, and three models of building resilient communities.
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FEMA
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Activity sheets describing questions and preparedness action items for a variety of disasters including floods, fires, earthquakes, and winter weather.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article from Building Science Corporation explaining 'wash and wear buildings' that are designed to be flooded and washed out afterwards.
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FEMA
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Factsheet describing backflow valve benefits and tips.
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FEMA
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Factsheet describing the concept of load paths and the important connections in a wind uplift load path; 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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Factsheet describing smart practices for minimizing damage to residential electrical service components during coastal and riverine flood events.
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FEMA
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Report providing a resource that communities can use to identify and evaluate a range of potential mitigation actions for reducing risk to natural hazards and disasters.
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FEMA
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Online geospatial map with interactive viewer showing flood risk areas and base flood elevations
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FEMA
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Online geospatial map with interactive viewer showing flood risk areas and base flood elevations
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FEMA
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Online geospatial map with interactive viewer showing flood risk areas and base flood elevations
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FEMA
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Resources describing the National Flood Insurance Program's technical bulletins for flood zone construction, including foundation walls, corrosion protection, floodproofing, and breakaway walls among other topics.
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NDA
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Website providing information on tsunamis, earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, thunderstorms and more.
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NIBS
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Report updating and expanding on a 2005 study that found, among other things, that every $1 of natural hazard mitigation funded by FEMA between 1993 and 2003 saved the American people an average of $4 in avoided future losses.
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USGS
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Website containing USGS-related publications related to natural hazards.
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FEMA
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Guide for electrical systems design including installation guidance and best practices for flood-prone areas.
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FEMA
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Guide for fuel systems design including installation guidance and formulas for calculating loads and buoyancy forces for specifying number, type and capacity of strapping for hold-downs in flood-prone areas.
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FEMA
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Brochure outlining what is covered under the National Flood Insurance Program
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FEMA
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Document describing guidance and requirements for flood openings in walls at and below grade.
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FLASH
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Report providing quick reference guide information to help a family prepare for hurricane season, including seven steps to a wind resistant home, a wind inspection checklist, and how to find a contractor.
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FEMA
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Report providing guidance on protecting foundation walls and enclosures from flood damage.
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FEMA
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Flyer describing the location of key topics in FEMA P-348, including flood mitigation for MEP and fuel systems.
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FEMA
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Fact sheet describing a report providing best practices for reducing damages from floods to manufactured homes.
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FEMA
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Database describing FEMA preparedness webinars including natural hazard preparedness.
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Institute for Business & Home Safety
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Report covering reducing risk from flooding.
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FEMA
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Brochure describing multiple flood safety measures for homeowners to take, including home renovation suggestions, yard maintenance, and additional resources.
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FEMA
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Brochure describing multiple storm surge (coastal flooding) safety measures for homeowners to take, including home renovation suggestions, yard maintenance, and recovery advice.
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FEMA
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Flyer describing reasons and best practices for raising electrical systems above flood-levels.
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Enterprise Green Communities
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Report providing strategies to support occupant behavior changes for enhancing resilience, and to reduce a building's vulnerability to extreme weather, climate change, and loss of power.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report covering the reconstruction of flood damaged homes.
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FEMA
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Catalog describing FEMA preparedness seminars from 2021 including preparedness and natural hazards topics.
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HUD
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Guide providing information for professional builders and contractors rehabbing flooded single-family houses with emphasis on safe practices and the most important activities in the rehab process.
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FEMA
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Fact sheet describing NFIP requirements for repairs, remodeling, and additions, and discussing opportunities for retrofitting in coastal flood hazard areas with recommendations for exceeding the minimum NFIP requirements; also published in FEMA P-499 “Home Builder’s Guide to Coastal Construction...
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HIRL
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A guide on how to anchor fuel tanks to avoid damage from flooding and seismic events to the home by using straps and solid concrete slabs.
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HUD
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Factsheet from HUD describing how homeowners can retrofit homes following natural disasters in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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HUD
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Factsheet from HUD describing how to rebuild following natural disasters in Puerto Rico.
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HUD
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Factsheet for builders from HUD on how to rebuild homes following natural disasters in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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USDHS
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Article describing suggested food supplies, sanitation, safety, and cooking for during and after an emergency.
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FEMA
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Technical bulletin describing National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements for flood openings in foundation walls and walls of enclosures below elevated buildings.
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FEMA
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Technical bulletin describing wet floodproofing requirements for buildings located in Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs).
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Texas A&M University,
University of Maryland
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Article from Texas A&M University and the University of Maryland analyzing why and how urban flooding happens and what can be done to mitigate damage.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
NOAA
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Website providing guidance for people to find and use tools, information, and subject matter expertise to build climate resilience.