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Video from Crow Wing SWCD, University of Minnesota, Minnesota DNR, and Thirty Lakes Watershed District showing steps to take to stabilize shorelines using erosion control fabric.
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Video from LSU AgCenter explaining why and how some homeowners are elevating their homes above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) to mitigate damage during flooding.
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Video from Mississippi State University - Bagley College of Engineering with information on some common erosion control tactics.
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Video from Houston Public Media explaining the process of raising homes in Houston to avoid flooding from another natural disaster like Hurricane Harvey.
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Video explaining raised-floor systems and some issues that can arrise with this type of construction. Recommendations from LSU AgCenter.
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Website describing and providing links to FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center, which home owners and builders can use to determine the flood risk of their location.
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Article describing suggested food supplies, sanitation, safety, and cooking for during and after an emergency.
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Guide for electrical systems design including installation guidance and best practices for flood-prone areas.
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Guide describing how and where to install flashings in order to weatherproof a roof.
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Video from LGL Archive Page (City of Lexington Kentucky) explaining the steps needed to take to ensure proper site drainage prior to new home construction.
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A address searchable geographic information system for visualizing the flood hazard of an address and its surrounding area.
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Video discussing effective methods to landscape homes for wildfire and high winds from FLASH Strong Home recommendations.
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Video explaining the practicality behind the idea of wet floodproofing and its applications per LSU AgCenter guidelines.
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Video explaining a design option for homes in the case of a flood that would negate the need for gutting the home post-flood. Recommendations from LSU AgCenter.
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Web page providing statistics on weather related fatalities and injuries.
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Brochure describing multiple flood safety measures for homeowners to take, including home renovation suggestions, yard maintenance, and additional resources.
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This five-page brochure contains basic information on flood cleanup with illustrations and links to more detailed information.
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Factsheet describing backflow valve benefits and tips.
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A guide on how to anchor fuel tanks to avoid damage from flooding and seismic events to the home by using straps and solid concrete slabs.
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Video from WNCT-TV 9 On Your Side explaining the process of elevating homes to avoid damage from flooding.
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Guidelines from PG&E outlining how to stay safe during a flood event by shutting off natural gas and electric service to the home.
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Video presentation by Joe Lstiburek describing the four layers of moisture management found in walls and how walls should be designed and built to keep moisture out with these layers in mind.
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Website describing wet floodproofing measures to prevent against structural damage, internal damage and damage to electrical components.
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Document describing three methods for elevating a home out of the flood zone.
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Catalog describing FEMA preparedness seminars from 2021 including preparedness and natural hazards topics.
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Website that lists references that can help you determine how to control you indoor air quality while combating an emergency.
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Flyer describing reasons and best practices for raising electrical systems above flood-levels.
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Website containing resources from the nonprofit FLASH, which "is the country’s leading consumer advocate for strengthening homes and safeguarding families from natural and manmade disasters."
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Guide from Building Science Corporation on how to construct a flood and hurricane resistant home.
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Video explaining issues with backflow from drains and sewer lines and a discussion about different valve types used in water management practices from LSU AgCenter.