2016 Fall Flooding in Iowa Recovery Advisories (1-5)
Date Published: April 1, 2017
This resource provides guidance on elevating flood-prone buildings above minimum National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements to minimize flood damage. It discusses the importance of understanding Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), and emphasizes the need for incorporating freeboard into building designs to enhance resilience against flooding.
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Disaster PhaseBefore
File TypeWORD
LanguageEnglish
Category
Regulatory ComplianceDesign & ConstructionRisk Communication
Audience
Critical Facilities UtilitiesBuilding Professionals
Hazard Type
Other Hazards
Tags
regulationsconstructiondam safetydesignresilience