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A map describing the average temperature of shallow groundwater in Fahrenheit across the continental United States.
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Video explaining the process of elevating a home in flood-prone areas from LSU AgCenter.
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Video explaining flood walls/levee construction practices and science from LSU AgCenter.
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Video explaining how to prepare a home for flood conditions using temporary panel closures recommended by LSU AgCenter.
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Video explaining processes of elevating homes on slabs and homes on piers/over a crawlspace from LSU AgCenter.
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Video explaining how to construct a temporary sandbag wall to protect your home from floods. Recommendations from LSU AgCenter.
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Video from LSU AgCenter describing dry floodproofing and how to dry floodproof your home.
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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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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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Factsheet describing backflow valve benefits and tips.
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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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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.
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Video giving guidelines on how to restore a home after a flood to prevent further issues. Recommendations from LSU AgCenter.
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Video demonstrating how new construction contributes to flooding from the National Building Museum.
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Technical bulletin describing National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements for flood openings in foundation walls and walls of enclosures below elevated buildings.
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Video showing steps to protect homes from flood damage using both dry flood-proofing and wet flood-proofing methods per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.
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Guidance documents describing Erosion Control Blankets (ECBs) use as a construction material that provides temporary cover and support for establishing vegetation on bare soil. ECB holds topsoil and seed (typically grass) in place to minimize erosion during germination of seed.
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Video describing how wet floodproofing helps prevent flood damage by using four different design strategies; elevate, float, wet floodproof, and dry floodproof. Recommendations from the National Building Museum.
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Video discussing how homeowners should return to their homes for the first time after a natural disaster according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Information Guide
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Information 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.
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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 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 air-seal doors that are next to unconditioned spaces.
Information Guide
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Overview guide describing residential floodproofing steps.