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City of Edina
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Report providing guidance on wet floodproofing crawlspaces, unfinished basements, and garages.
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Association of State Floodplain Managers,
ASFPM
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Report providing guidance to homeowners and business owners on protecting crawlspaces from flood damage.
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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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NOAA
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Website helping communities address coastal issues with data, tools, and training resources.
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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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Brochure describing FEMA documents and foundation tips for floodproofing homes.
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FLASH
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Website containing resources from the nonprofit FLASH, which "is the country’s leading consumer advocate for strengthening homes and safeguarding families from natural and manmade disasters."
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FEMA
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Website describing the national flood insurance program and how to purchase flood insurance.
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FEMA
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A FEMA description of what constitutes a flood-resistant material.
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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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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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NDA
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Website providing information on tsunamis, earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, thunderstorms and more.
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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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Document describing guidance and requirements for flood openings in walls at and below grade.
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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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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.
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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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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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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.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Web page providing statistics on weather related fatalities and injuries.
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FEMA
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Document describing what levees are, how they work, and who owns them.