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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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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report providing guidance on designing buildings to be flood resistant.
Organization(s)
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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Federal Emergency Management Agency,
FEMA
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Report describing dry floodproofing technologies for non-residential buildings, including information about regulatory requirements, design considerations, and descriptions of floodproofing methods and equipment.
Organization(s)
FEMA
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Report containing 37 fact sheets that provide technical guidance and recommendations concerning the construction of coastal residential buildings.
Organization(s)
FEMA
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Brochure describing FEMA documents and foundation tips for floodproofing homes.
Organization(s)
FEMA
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Document describing guidance and requirements for flood openings in walls at and below grade.
Organization(s)
FEMA
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Report providing guidance on protecting foundation walls and enclosures from flood damage.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report covering the reconstruction of flood damaged homes.
Organization(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency,
FEMA,
URS Corporation,
DK Low and Associates,
Greenhorne and O'Mara,
Dewberry and Davis
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Report providing recommended designs and guidance for rebuilding homes destroyed by hurricanes in the Gulf Coast.