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The electrical lines and box on this house were dislocated by hurricane forces.

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Minimizing Flood Damage to Electrical Service Components - Hurricane Isaac Recovery Advisory

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Factsheet describing smart practices for minimizing damage to residential electrical service components during coastal and riverine flood events.

The preferred method for elevating electrical components

The preferred method for elevating electrical components

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The air conditioner compressors are elevated above the base flood elevation.

The air conditioner compressors are elevated above the base flood elevation.

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Wrong: Electrical components were installed near ground level and are likely to be flood damaged.

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Exterior electrical service components are raised and clearances are provided around components to minimize contact with flood waters and people

Exterior electrical service components are raised and clearances are provided around components to minimize contact with flood waters and people

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Recommended installation techniques for electrical and plumbing lines and other utility components in homes built on piers above the base flood elevation.

Recommended installation techniques for electrical and plumbing lines and other utility components in homes built on piers above the base flood elevation.

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Extreme weather, such as wind, fire, flood, or extreme heat (included in the Severe Weather category above) causes most large electric disturbance events in the U.S (defined as affecting at least 50,000 customers) (data from 2000-2016)

Extreme weather, such as wind, fire, flood, or extreme heat (included in the Severe Weather category above) causes most large electric disturbance events in the U.S (defined as affecting at least 50,000 customers) (data from 2000-2016)

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Nelson Construction: Hamilton Way, Farmington, CT

Case Study

Case study describing the design and testing of 10 high-performance homes in Farmington, Connecticut.