Guides A-Z

To minimize flood risks with new construction, homes should be built on high ground outside of high-risk flood areas and above the base flood elevation (BFE). New homes should be constructed in conformance with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and local floodplain management regulations...

Overview guide describing how to prepare homes to be resistant to earthquake forces.

Overview guide describing residential floodproofing steps.

Overview guide outlining home construction techniques used in hurricane and high wind areas.

Overview guide describing wildfire risks and construction strategies to increase the wildfire resistance of homes located in wildland urban interface areas.