EGBC: Guidelines for Legislated Flood Assessment
Engineers and Geoscientists BC has updated the Professional Practice Guidelines for Legislated Flood Assessments in a Changing Climate in BC. This guides professional practice for flood assessments, identifies circumstances when risk assessments are appropriate, and emphasizes the need to consider climate change and land use changes in such assessments. (PDF)
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ICLR: Best Practices For Reducing Flood Risk
Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction paper Best Practices For Reducing Rsk Of Future Damage To Homes From Riverine & Urban Flooding provides specific recommendations for rebuilding Calgary and other flood-affected Southern Alberta communities. It sets out 12 recommendations on actions the Government of Alberta can take to reduce the risk of flood damage to homes. (PDF)
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JLC: Flood Recovery Sanitizing & Drying Out
Journal of Light Construction details how field crews clean, sanitize and dry out the building after stripping out flood-damaged materials. Free site registration required.
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NCHH: Flood Cleanup Guide
US National Center for Healthy Housing online Field Guide for Clean-up of Flooded Homes is a do-it-yourself booklet that provides easy, step-by-step instructions on how to handle mold removal in flooded homes before starting to rebuild or renovate. (PDF)
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US FEMA: Floodproofing Non-Residential Structures
US Federal Emergency Management Agency guide Floodproofing for Non-Residential Structures provides technical information for building owners, designers and contractors on wet and dry floodproofing techniques.
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US FEMA: Home Builder's Guide To Coastal Construction
US Federal Emergency Management Agency online Home Builder's Guide to Coastal Construction fact sheets provide technical guidance and recommendations concerning the construction of coastal residential buildings with improved performance in floods and wind forces.
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US HUD: Builder Guide For Rehabbing Flooded Houses
US Housing & Urban Development department online guidebook Rehabbing flooded houses: A Guide for Builders and Contractors, describes methods for determining how badly the building has been damaged, how to repair it, and safe practices.
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