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FEMA
Description
Short article from FEMA explaining what a continuous load path is and the key connection points that make it up.
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FEMA
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Document describing three methods for elevating a home out of the flood zone.
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FEMA
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FEMA mitigation assessment team report following Hurricane Charley in Florida including observations, recommendations, and technical guidance for retrofitting hurricane-damaged homes.
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FEMA
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FEMA mitigation assessment team report following Hurricane Ivan in Florida and Alabama including observations, recommendations, and technical guidance.
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FEMA
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Report from FEMA on how to reduce damage from localized flooding including planning, drainage, building codes and retrofits, and regulations.
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FEMA
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Report from FEMA describing techniques for floodproofing structures.
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FEMA
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FEMA guide containing recommendations on how to implement cost-effective measures that can help to reduce the potential hazards associated with earthquakes.
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FEMA
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Engineering guide discussing the use of dry floodproofing & appropriate installation techniques.
Organization(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency,
FEMA,
Applied Technology Council,
ATC,
URS Group,
DK Low and Associates,
Atkins,
TLSmith Consulting
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Volume II of a two-volume report providing a comprehensive approach to design, construction, and renovation of homes located in coastal environments.
Organization(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency,
FEMA,
Applied Technology Council,
ATC,
URS Group,
DK Low and Associates,
Atkins,
TLSmith Consulting
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Volume 1 of a two-volume report providing a comprehensive approach to planning, siting, and risk management for homes constructed in coastal environments.
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FEMA
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Report providing a collection of fact sheets describing guidance for constructing homes in wildfire zones.
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FEMA
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Catalog describing FEMA earthquake-resistant construction resources.
Organization(s)
FEMA
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Report describing the interactions, both positive and negative, between common green building practices and the robustness of residential buildings to withstand natural hazards.
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FEMA
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Report addressing flood, wind and seismic hazards and recommends several multi-hazard resistant foundation designs of manufactured homes.
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FEMA
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FEMA guidance for flood damage in areas prone to flooding.
Organization(s)
HUD,
CDC,
EPA,
FEMA,
OSHA
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Guidance from HUD for volunteer team leaders, project managers and supervisors who work in recovery and rebuilding after natural disasters.
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FEMA
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Database describing FEMA preparedness webinars including natural hazard preparedness.
Organization(s)
FEMA
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Catalog describing FEMA preparedness seminars from 2021 including preparedness and natural hazards topics.