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ASCE Hazard Tool Homepage

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American Society of Civil Engineers
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Organization(s)
ASCE
Description
Web-based mapping tool offering a fast, reliable way to look up key design parameters specified in Standard ASCE 7-10, 7-16, or 7-22 for a specific address or location which is free to use and can look up data for eight different environmental hazard types: wind, tornado, seismic, ice, rain, flood...

Erosion Control Blanket Construction Guidance Checklist

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Author(s)
Mile High Flood District
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Organization(s)
MHFD
Description
Guidance documents describing Erosion Control Blankets (ECBs) use as a construction material that provides temporary cover and support for establishing vegetation on bare soil. ECB holds topsoil and seed (typically grass) in place to minimize erosion during germination of seed.

Flood Cleanup to Protect Indoor Air and Your Health

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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
U.S. EPA
Description
Page describing in detail four important actions you should consider to protect your health and indoor air quality (IAQ) when cleaning up after a flood.