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Homeowner's Guide to Retrofitting Second Edition

Resource Record Cover Image Thumbnail - fema_p312_cvr1.jpg The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has prepared this guide specifically for homeowners who want to know how to protect their homes from flooding. As a homeowner, you need clear information about the options available to you and straightforward guidance that will help you make decisions. This guide gives you both, in a form designed for readers who have little or no experience with flood protection methods or building construction techniques.


Document Details:
Media Type: Print Publication (Hardcopy)
Availability: Distribution Warehouse
Language: English
Date Published: 12/2009
Number of Pages: 230
Description/Comment: Second Edition
FEMA Publication Number: FEMA P-312
Distribution Restrictions: Number of Hard Copies: 5

Media Type: File
Availability: Online
Language: English
Date Published: 12/2009
Number of Pages: 230
Description/Comment: Second Edition
FEMA Publication Number: FEMA P-312
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Chapter / Section Title: 01 FEMA P-312 Cover and Table of Contents
Chapter / Section Number: 01 FEMA P-312 Cover and Table of Contents
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Chapter / Section Title: 01 Chapter 1 - About This Guide
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Chapter / Section Title: 02 Chapter 2 - Introduction to Retrofitting
Chapter / Section Number: 02 Chapter 2 - Introduction to Retrofitting
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Chapter / Section Title: 04_Chapter 4 - Deciding Which Method is Right for Your Home
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Chapter / Section Title: 05 Chapter 5 - Elevating Your Home
Chapter / Section Number: 05 Chapter 5 - Elevating Your Home
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Chapter / Section Title: 06 Chapter 6 - Wet Floodproofing
Chapter / Section Number: 06 Chapter 6 - Wet Floodproofing
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Chapter / Section Title: 08 Chapter 8 - Protecting Service Equipment
Chapter / Section Number: 08 Chapter 8 - Protecting Service Equipment
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Chapter / Section Title: 09 Appendix A - Bibliography and Sources of Information
Chapter / Section Number: 09 Appendix A - Bibliography and Sources of Information
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Chapter / Section Title: 10 Appendix B - Acronyms and Glossary
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Chapter / Section Title: 11 Appendix C - FEMA Offices
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Chapter / Section Title: 12 Appendix D - NFIP State Coordinating Agencies
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Chapter / Section Title: 13 Appendix E - State Historic Preservation Offices
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Chapter / Section Title: 14 appendix F - Professional Organizations
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Chapter / Section Title: 03 Chapter 3 - An Overview of the Retrofitting Methods
Chapter / Section Number: 03 Chapter 3 - An Overview of the Retrofitting Methods
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Chapter / Section Title: 07 Chapter 7 - Relocation and Other Methods
Chapter / Section Number: 07 Chapter 7 - Relocation and Other Methods
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