Hurricane Ian Recovery Advisory 1: Designing for Flood Levels Above the Minimum Required Elevation After Hurricane Ian

This advisory provides technical guidance for elevating buildings above the minimum required flood elevation, based on lessons learned from Hurricane Ian in Florida. It details a 14-step process to determine appropriate flood elevations considering future conditions such as sea level rise, coastal erosion, and increased wave heights. The document addresses design considerations, building codes, floodplain management, and mitigation strategies to reduce flood damage, with a focus on both new construction and retrofits in coastal flood-prone areas. Intended for design professionals, planners, building owners, and officials, it emphasizes resilience to future flood events beyond current regulatory requirements.