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Know Your Flood Risk
Flood Mitigation
Mitigation Resources
Flood Mitigation Resources
Floodproofing Techniques
Repairing a flood-damaged house and reducing the risk of future flood damage
Floodproofing options and guidance to help in decision making
Detailed advice on post-flood cleanup and repair
Guidance for community officials developing mitigation projects
Detailed manual for engineers, architects and building officials on engineering considerations for retrofitting flood-prone buildings
Flood Resistant Materials and Construction
Requirements for flood damage-resistant materials
Highlights of ASCE flood-resistant design standards
Elevation and Relocation
Alternative techniques that can be used to elevate existing floodprone buildings
Technical guidance on elevating and anchoring manufactured homes
Steps taken to raise and relocate a slab-on-grade structure
Dry Floodproofing
Guidance on NFIP regulations concerning watertight construction
Guidance on NFIP regulations concerning dry-floodproofed below-grade parking garages
Wet Floodproofing
Guidance on regulations concerning wet floodproofing
Protecting Utilities and Equipment
FEMA fact sheets on protecting your property from flooding
Technical guidance for design and construction of flood-resistant utility systems
Guidance concerning the installation of elevators below the Base Flood Elevation
Flood Vents
Guidance for non-engineered and engineered flood openings
Flood venting in foundations and enclosures below design flood elevation
Mitigation Resources
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