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Video from University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture on how to construct a gravel path to control erosion.
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Video from City of Arvada, CO showing how to control erosion at construction sites with tips from a site inspector.
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Video from Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District on properly grading the site surrounding a home to control erosion.
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Video from KHOU 11 on the process of elevating homes to avoid future flood damage.
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Video from St. Louis County, Minnesota on the negative effects that erosion can have on construction and management practices to mitigate these effects.
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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 from San Diego County on best management practices to mitigate sediment and erosion issues.
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Video from American Concrete Institute explaining the differences between foundation construction strategies and heights to mitigate damage from flooding.
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Video from Ohio EPA focusing on sediment erosion near active construction sites.
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FEMA guidance for flood damage in areas prone to flooding.
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Video from Seattle Public Utilities on how to mitigate erosion issues during the construction process on new homes.
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Video presentation describing the design of a construction site sediment control plan from the City of Edmond Oklahoma.
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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 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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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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Video discussing effective methods to landscape homes for wildfire and high winds from FLASH Strong Home recommendations.
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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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Catalog describing FEMA preparedness seminars from 2021 including preparedness and natural hazards topics.
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Document describing three methods for elevating a home out of the flood zone.
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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 giving guidelines on how to restore a home after a flood to prevent further issues. Recommendations from LSU AgCenter.