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The primary frontal dune will be lost to erosion during a 100-year flood because dune reservoir is less than 1,100 ft2

The primary frontal dune will be lost to erosion during a 100-year flood because dune reservoir is less than 1,100 ft2
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The rails on these stairs were enclosed with siding, presenting a greater obstacle to the flow of flood water and contributing to the flood damage shown here.

The rails on these stairs were enclosed with siding, presenting a greater obstacle to the flow of flood water and contributing to the flood damage shown here.
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The raised hood at the base of the vent stack on this water heater shows that it is an atmospheric vented gas water heater

The raised hood at the base of the vent stack on this water heater shows that it is an atmospheric vented gas water heater
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The refrigerator is ENERGY STAR labeled.

The refrigerator is ENERGY STAR labeled.
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The right window frame was pulled out of the wall because of inadequate window frame attachment during a hurricane.

The right window frame was pulled out of the wall because of inadequate window frame attachment during a hurricane.
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The risk of hydrostatic pressure differences in a flood is reduced when the interior grade of the crawlspace is higher or equal to the exterior grade.

The risk of hydrostatic pressure differences in a flood is reduced when the interior grade of the crawlspace is higher or equal to the exterior grade.
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The slats on this roll-up detached from the tracks in 110 mph hurricane winds; the shutter lacked a label indicating whether it had been impact and pressure tested to any recognized standard.

The slats on this roll-up detached from the tracks in 110 mph hurricane winds; the shutter lacked a label indicating whether it had been impact and pressure tested to any recognized standard.
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The vinyl siding, foam sheathing, and some interior gypsum board was blown off in 130 mph Hurricane winds.

The vinyl siding, foam sheathing, and some interior gypsum board was blown off in 130 mph Hurricane winds.
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The water heater and other appliances are located above the Base Flood Elevation.

The water heater and other appliances are located above the Base Flood Elevation.
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These buildings may be well constructed but are poorly sited too close to waves and constantly at risk due to erosion and flooding.

These buildings may be well constructed but are poorly sited too close to waves and constantly at risk due to erosion and flooding.
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This breakaway wall beneath an elevated home in a coastal flood zone is made of wood attic.

This breakaway wall beneath an elevated home in a coastal flood zone is made of wood attic.
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This breakaway wall design made of decay resistant lumber is compliant with the National Flood Insurance Program.

This breakaway wall design made of decay resistant lumber is compliant with the National Flood Insurance Program.
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This breakaway wall panel was prevented from breaking away cleanly by utility penetrations.

This breakaway wall panel was prevented from breaking away cleanly by utility penetrations.
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This clothes dryer exhaust duct cleaning kit is typical of the duct brush kits available at many hardware stores and online

This clothes dryer exhaust duct cleaning kit is typical of the duct brush kits available at many hardware stores and online
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This concrete block foundation cracked due to lack of steel rebar reinforcement.

This concrete block foundation cracked due to lack of steel rebar reinforcement.
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This depiction of a saddle installed window heat pump does not obstruct window use and provides fairly quiet 120 Volt operation

This depiction of a saddle installed window heat pump does not obstruct window use and provides fairly quiet 120 Volt operation
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This enclosed foundation has been undermined by erosion and scouring from coastal floodwaters.

This enclosed foundation has been undermined by erosion and scouring from coastal floodwaters.
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This flood-resistant exterior wall with brick or fiber-cement siding will limit moisture damage in exterior walls.

This flood-resistant exterior wall with brick or fiber-cement siding will limit moisture damage in exterior walls.
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This flood-resistant masonry wall design with metal framing and rigid foam insulation will limit moisture damage in exterior walls.

This flood-resistant masonry wall design with metal framing and rigid foam insulation will limit moisture damage in exterior walls.
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This floor assembly above a vented crawlspace controls vapor and heat transmission by using foil-faced isocyanurate rigid foam insulation installed underneath the floor joists and fiberglass insulation in the floor joist cavities

This floor assembly above a vented crawlspace controls vapor and heat transmission by using foil-faced isocyanurate rigid foam insulation installed underneath the floor joists and fiberglass insulation in the floor joist cavities
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This fuel tank sits at grade but is anchored through its concrete base to the ground beneath with helical earth anchors

This fuel tank sits at grade but is anchored through its concrete base to the ground beneath with helical earth anchors
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This garage door was blown from its track by positive wind pressure and adhesive-set roof tiles were pulled up but the windows were protected by roll-up shutters from the 140 to 160 mph hurricane winds.

This garage door was blown from its track by positive wind pressure and adhesive-set roof tiles were pulled up but the windows were protected by roll-up shutters from the 140 to 160 mph hurricane winds.
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This gasoline tank collapsed due to pressure from flood waters during Hurricane Katrina, 2005, Biloxi, MS.

This gasoline tank collapsed due to pressure from flood waters during Hurricane Katrina, 2005, Biloxi, MS.
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This gasoline tank was lifted out of the ground by the buoyant forces of flood waters in the Iowa flood of 2008.

This gasoline tank was lifted out of the ground by the buoyant forces of flood waters in the Iowa flood of 2008.