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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 FEMA Distribution Center:

• Answers to Questions about Substantially Damaged Buildings 
  (FEMA 213)
  Provides guidance to local officials on determining if a building is substantially damaged in accordance with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) regulations.
• Substantial Damage Estimator  
  (FEMA P-784 CD)
  Provides guidance on determining if a building is substantially damaged in accordance with NFIP regulations.

Coastal Construction Information

• Home Builder's Guide to Coastal Construction Fact Sheets 
  (FEMA P-499)
  A series of 37 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 P-55)
  Provides detailed, technical guidance on how to build in coastal areas.

Floodproofing Measures

• Engineering Principles and Practices for Retrofitting Floodprone Structures 
  (FEMA 259)
  Provides engineering design and economic guidance on technically feasible and cost-effective retrofitting measures for floodprone residences.
• Protecting Manufactured Homes from Floods and Other Hazards    
  (FEMA P-85, Second Edition)
  Provides technical guidance on installation methods designed to make manufactured homes more resistant to flood and wind forces.
• Protecting Building Utilities from Flood Damage 
  (FEMA P-348)
  Provides information on how to protect building utilities from flooding.
• Floodproofing Non-Residential Structures 
  (FEMA 102)
  Describes a variety of floodproofing strategies for commercial and industrial structures.
• Reducing Damage from Localized Flooding 
  (FEMA 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 in Florida 
  (FEMA 488)
  Observations, conclusions, and recommendations of the MAT in response to Hurricane Charley.
• Mitigation Assessment Team (MAT) Report -- Hurricane Ivan in Alabama and Florida 
  (FEMA 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 490)
  This report summarizes the observations, conclusions, and recommendations that resulted from post-disaster assessments sponsored by FEMA's Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration (FIMA) in response to Florida 's 2004 hurricane season, during which the state was struck by Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Jeanne, and Ivan.

Shelter Construction Information

• Design and Construction Guidance Community Shelters 
  (FEMA 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 For Your Home or Small Business 
  (FEMA 320)
  A tri-fold brochure providing an overview of shelter design and information on more detailed guidance that is available.

Technical Information

• Technical Bulletins 
  Find several technical bulletins that provide guidance concerning the building  performance standards of the NFIP.

You can download these and other publications from the FEMA Library, or order a copy from the FEMA Distribution Center. To order publications please call 1-800-480-2520 or fax 1-240-699-0525 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. EST. You may also email your request to FEMA-Publications-Warehouse@dhs.gov. Please provide the title, item number, short number, and quantity of each publication, along with your name, address, zip code, and daytime telephone number.

Last Modified: Monday, 12-Sep-2011 13:24:58 EDT