Homeowner S Guide To Retrofitting Six Ways To Protect Your Home From Flooding

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

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared this guide specifically for homeowners who want to know how to protect their houses from flooding. It is in a form designed for readers who have little or no knowledge about flood protection methods or building construction techniques. Sections include: how to use this guide; introduction to retrofitting; an overview of the retrofitting methods; deciding which method is right for your house; elevating your house; wet floodproofing; other methods; protecting service equipment; bibliography & sources of information; glossary; FEMA offices; NFIP state coordinating agencies; state historic preservation offices; & professional organizations.