Videos

Video from Dorken Systems Inc. of industry expert Joe Lstiburek explaining wet and dry floodproofing for homes, specifically below-grade water control.

Video showing the ten steps to take to prevent mold growth after a natural disaster according to the LSU Ag Center and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Video from cityofwindsor showing the steps taken to install a backwater valve to prevent backup flooding in a home.

Video from Seattle Public Utilities on how to mitigate erosion issues during the construction process on new homes.

Video from American Concrete Institute explaining the differences between foundation construction strategies and heights to mitigate damage from flooding.

Video discussing effective methods to landscape homes for wildfire and high winds from FLASH Strong Home recommendations.

Video from LSU AgCenter describing dry floodproofing and how to dry floodproof your home.

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.

Video explaining flood walls/levee construction practices and science from LSU AgCenter.

Video giving guidelines on how to restore a home after a flood to prevent further issues. Recommendations from LSU AgCenter.

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.

Video from Houston Public Media explaining the process of raising homes in Houston to avoid flooding from another natural disaster like Hurricane Harvey.

Short animation from A-Z Flood Protection Services showing how backwater valves act as an intermediary between a residence and the city sewer and how they can prevent residential flooding during a disaster.

Video describing how a garage floor should be constructed with elevation changes to prevent storm or flood water intrusion.

Video explaining six things homeowners and renters can do to prepare for a natural disaster.

Video from Sunshine Coast Council showing the proper elements and requirements for installing a backflow prevention device.

Video from St. Louis County, Minnesota on the negative effects that erosion can have on construction and management practices to mitigate these effects.

Video from KHOU 11 on the process of elevating homes to avoid future flood damage.

Video testimonial from a homeowner whose home survived a flood due to proper lower level wet floodproofing.

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.

Video presentation describing the design of a construction site sediment control plan from the City of Edmond Oklahoma.

Video showing steps to protect homes from flood damage using both dry flood-proofing and wet flood-proofing methods per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.

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.

Video from WNCT-TV 9 On Your Side explaining the process of elevating homes to avoid damage from flooding.

Video explaining how to construct a temporary sandbag wall to protect your home from floods. Recommendations from LSU AgCenter.

Video from San Diego County on best management practices to mitigate sediment and erosion issues.

Video from Ohio EPA focusing on sediment erosion near active construction sites.

Video demonstrating how new construction contributes to flooding from the National Building Museum.

Video explaining the practicality behind the idea of wet floodproofing and its applications per LSU AgCenter guidelines.

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.