Hurricane and Flood Mitigation Handbook for Public Facilities (FEMA P-2181)
Date Published: March 20, 2022
The Hurricane and Flood Mitigation Handbook for Public Facilities (FEMA P-2181) provides comprehensive mitigation solutions for basins and dams vulnerable to erosion, undercutting, scouring, and other related issues. It includes strategies such as installing riprap, screens, vegetation, and strengthening risers for basin mitigation. For dam safety, it covers stability, spillway capacity, temporary storage capacity, surface erosion control, and seepage reduction. The handbook also emphasizes emergency planning for dam safety incidents to protect lives and infrastructure.
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Disaster PhaseBefore
File TypePDF
LanguageEnglish
Category
Operations & MaintenanceEmergency PreparednessAssessmentTechnical GuidanceMitigation & PlanningRisk CommunicationTraining & ExercisesDesign & Construction
Audience
Community OfficialsPublicCritical Facilities UtilitiesBuilding Professionals
Hazard Type
Wave ActionMulti HazardFloodingStorm SurgeWind Driven RainOther HazardsHurricaneErosionWind
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