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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 P-259, Engineering Principles and Practices for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Structures
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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 Estimated costs are outdated due to publication date.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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Report describing for homeowners how to protect their homes from flooding, 3rd Edition.
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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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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 to properly rebuild following natural disasters in Puerto Rico.
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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.