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FEMA P-550, Recommended Residential Construction for Coastal Areas: Building on Strong and Safe Foundations

FEMA P-550 provides a series of recommended foundation designs that will help create safer and stronger buildings in coastal areas. The designs are intended to help support rebuilding efforts after coastal areas have been damaged by floods, high winds, or other natural hazards.

Nov 10, 2021
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