Community Rebuilding Resources
Information and Guidance on Building Safer
Please note: Internet links are provided where available. Where a FEMA publication number is shown, documents may be ordered from the publications warehouse:
- Answers to Questions about Substantially Damaged Buildings
(FEMA Publication 213)
Provides guidance to local officials on determining if a building is substantially damaged in accordance with the National Flood Insurance Program regulations.
- Residential Substantial Damage Estimator 2.2
(FEMA Publication 311 CD)
Provides guidance on determining if a building is substantially damaged in accordance with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) regulations.
Coastal Construction Information
- HomeBuilder's Guide to Coastal Construction Fact Sheets
(FEMA Publication 499)
A series of 31 fact sheets that provide detailed technical guidance on how to build safer in coastal areas. Topics include: Moisture Barrier Systems, Asphalt Shingle Roofing for High Wind Areas; Foundation Walls, Lowest Floor Elevation.
- Coastal Construction Manual
(FEMA Publication 55 CD)
Provides detailed, technical guidance on how to build in coastal areas. Paper copies are available by request.
Floodproofing Measures
- Engineering Principles and Practices for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Structures
(FEMA Publication 259)
Provides engineering design and economic guidance on technically feasible and cost-effective retrofitting measures for floodprone residences.
- Manufactured Home Installation in Flood Hazard Areas
(FEMA Publication 85)
Provides technical guidance on installation methods designed to make manufactured homes more resistant to flood and wind forces. This manual is currently being revised.
- Protecting Building Utilities from Flood Damage
(FEMA Publication 348)
Provides information on how to protect building utilities from flooding.
- Floodproofing Non-Residential Structures
(FEMA Publication 102)
Describes a variety of floodproofing strategies for commercial and industrial structures.
- Reducing Damage from Localized Flooding in B, C, X Zones
(FEMA Publication 511)
Identifies possible funding resources for and explains small flood control projects and measures that can be taken in B, C, and X zones.
Reports
- Mitigation Assessment Team (MAT) Report -- Hurricane Charley
(FEMA Publication 488)
Observations, conclusions, and recommendations of the MAT in response to Hurricane Charley.
- Mitigation Assessment Team (MAT) Report -- Hurricane Ivan
(FEMA Publication 489)
Evaluation of building performance during Hurricane Ivan and the adequacy of current building codes, other construction requirements, and building practices and materials.
- Summary Report on Building Performance 2004 Hurricane Season
(FEMA Publication 490)
This report summarizes the observations, conclusions, and recommendations that resulted from post-disaster assessments sponsored by the FEMA Mitigation Directorate in response to Florida 's 2004 hurricane season, during which the state was struck by Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Jeanne, and Ivan.
Shelter Construction Information
- Community Shelters: Design and Construction Guidance
(FEMA Publication 361)
Guidance on building a shelter that is designed and constructed to protect a large number of people from a natural hazard event.
- Taking Shelter from the Storm: Building a Safe Room Inside Your House (FEMA Publication 320)
A tri-fold brochure providing an overview of shelter design and information on more detailed guidance that is available.
Technical Information
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Technical Bulletins Find several technical bulletins that provide guidance concerning the building performance standards of the NFIP.
Last Modified: Tuesday, 02-Jun-2009 10:45:02 EDT