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Information guide describing constructed flood protection measures to minimize damage and increase structural resilience during a flood.
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Guide describing methods for short-term control of erosion during construction and long-term measures for controlling erosion on sloped sites or sites with river banks or shore lines.
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Guide describing how to properly grade a site so water will flow away from the foundation.
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Guide describing how to correctly slope solid surfaces outside a home so rainwater flows away from the home.
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Guide describing steps that builders can take to reduce the likelihood of standing water and localized flooding around the foundation of a home during rainy conditions, with links to several full guides providing detailed instructions for improving water management in new and existing homes.
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Guide describing the use of swales, French drains, and site grading to minimize saturation of foundations and ponding of stormwater runoff on sites.
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Guide describing appropriate flooring for wet areas of the home.