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1) Conceptual framework and basic strategies and tools for implementing a unified national program for floodplain management

Publisher

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Pub. Date

1989.

Physical Desc

1 volume (various pagings) ; 28 cm

Language

English

2) Protecting manufactured homes from floods and other hazards: a multi-hazard foundation and installation guide

Publisher

Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency

Pub. Date

2009.

Edition

Second edition.

Physical Desc

1 volume (various pagings), 42 unnumbered folded leaves of drawings : illustrations, maps, plans ; 28 cm

Language

English

Description

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"FEMA 85 has been updated to reflect the requirements of the most current codes and standards and to provide a best practices approach in reducing damages from natural hazards. Designs are included for wood-framed foundations, conventional concrete and masonry pier foundations, and ground anchors. A detailed example showing step-by-step procedures on how to design a foundation for a manufactured home is also included"--Preface.

3) Reducing damage from localized flooding: a guide for communities

Author

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

Publisher

FEMA

Pub. Date

[2005]

Physical Desc

1 volume (various pagings) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 28 cm

Language

English

4) Flood insurance study: Lake County, Illinois, and incorporated areas

Publisher

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Pub. Date

2000

Physical Desc

3 volumes : illustrations, maps (some folded) ; 28 cm

Language

English

5) Answers to questions about the National Flood Insurance Program

Publisher

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Pub. Date

[2011]

Physical Desc

ix, 54 pages ; 23 cm

Language

English

Description

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The NFIP is a federal program created by Congress to mitigate future flood losses nationwide through community-enforced flooding and zoning ordinances and to provide access to affordable, federally backed flood insurance protection for property owners. This booklet answers many of the questions about the program, what it covers, and how it works.

6) Mandatory purchase of flood insurance guidelines

Author

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

Series

FEMA volume 186

Publisher

FEMA

Pub. Date

1989.

Physical Desc

48 pages : forms ; 22 cm.

Language

English

7) Manufactured home installation in flood hazard areas

Publisher

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Pub. Date

[1985]

Physical Desc

110 pages : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm

Language

English

Description

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Prepared by FEMA. Includes National Flood Insurance Program.

8) Flood insurance study: Cook County, Illinois and incorporated areas

Publisher

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Pub. Date

[2000]

Physical Desc

5 volumes : illustrations, maps (some folded) ; 28 cm

Language

English

9) Floodproofing non-residential structures

Author

Booker Associates

Publisher

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Pub. Date

1986.

Physical Desc

v, 199 pages : illustrations, maps, plans ; 28 cm

Language

English

Description

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Prepared by Booker Associates, Inc.

10) Protecting building utilities from flood damage: principles and practices for the design and construction of flood resistant building utility systems

Publisher

Federal Emergency Management Agency, Mitigation Directorate

Pub. Date

1999.

Edition

Edition 1.

Physical Desc

1 volume (various pagings) : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm

Language

English

11) Above the flood: elevating your floodprone house

Publisher

Federal Emergency Management Agency, Mitigation Directorate

Pub. Date

2000.

Physical Desc

1 volume (various pagings) : color illustrations, color map ; 28 cm

Language

English

Description

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This publication shows how floodprone houses in south Florida were elevated above the 100-year flood level following Hurricane Andrew. Alternative elevation techniques are also demonstrated.-- FEMA.gov.