Engineering Principles and Practices for Retrofitting Flood-prone Residential Structures


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Synopsis: The third edition of this document is intended to further aid homeowners in selecting and successfully executing a flood retrofit on their home. Engineering design and economic guidance on what constitutes feasible and cost-effective retrofitting measures for flood-prone residential and non-residential structures are presented. Elevation, relocation, dry floodproofing, wet floodproofing, and the use of levees and floodwalls to mitigate flood hazards are discussed. This edition was updated to be more user-friendly and concise, the overall length of the publication has been shortened.
















Homeowner's Guide to Retrofitting: Six Ways to Protect Your Home from Flooding


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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has prepared this guide specifically for homeowners who want to know how to help protect their homes from flooding. As a homeowner, you need clear information about the options available to you and straightforward guidance that will help you make decisions. This guide gives you both, in a form designed for readers who have little or no experience with flood protection methods or building construction techniques. This guide includes the updates to the residential flood protection methods and reflected changes made to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Homeowners and community property managers located in flood zones, lowlands, and lands vulnerable to flooding following heavy rains may be most interested in this guide that offers practical tips and options to protect your residence. Related products: Home Builder's Guide to Coastal Construction is available here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/064-000-00055-1 Divine Providence is available here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/008-022-00364-9 Resources about Floods can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/environment-nature/natural-environmental-disasters/floods Water management resources collection is available here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/environment-nature/water-management




Protecting Your Home Or Small Business From Disasters


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A constant stream of news stories remind us that disasters can disrupt our lives and damage our homes and businesses with little or no notice. This independent study course will address different types of hazards and describe specific measures that you can take to protect your home or place of business. No prior knowledge of the subject is assumed. This course will provide a foundation of knowledge that will enable you to: - Explain how protective measures can reduce or eliminate long-term risks to your home and personal property from hazards and their effects. - Explain how protective measures for small businesses secure people, business property, and building structures and prevent business loss following a natural disaster. - Describe different types of natural disasters. - Describe hazards that pose a risk to your home or small business.




Above the Flood


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