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

The resource discusses designing buildings to withstand flood levels above the minimum required elevation after Hurricane Ian. It outlines determining flood elevations based on future conditions through a 14-step process, defining future conditions design parameters and elevations, and anticipating future flood zones. The document emphasizes the importance of considering future flood zone requirements for the resilience of buildings. It also highlights the need to meet applicable building codes, federal grant requirements, and factors like future conditions, age of flood analysis, and resilience in building design to mitigate flood damage.