Catalog of FEMA Flood and Wind Publications, Training Courses, and WorkshopsFEMA P-787 / Second Edition / December 2009
Mitigation DirectorateFEMA
These publications, courses, and workshops have been developed by the Building Science Branch of FEMA’s Mitigation Directorate.
Please visit http://www.fema.gov/library to view or download publications.
Ordering InformationTo order publications from this catalog, please call 1-800-480-2520 or fax 240-699-0525 (Monday − Friday 8:00 a.m. − 5:00 p.m., EST) or write to: FEMA Distribution Center PO Box 430 Buckeystown, MD 21717
ContentsFEMA BUILDING SCIENCE WEB PAGE ......................................................................................................................1
BUILDING SCIENCE PUBLICATIONS .........................................................................................................................1
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION GUIDANCE PUBLICATIONS ........................................................................................1
HURRICANE PUBLICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................7
HURRICANE RECOVERY ADVISORIES .......................................................................................................................8
MITIGATION ASSESSMENT TEAM REPORTS ..........................................................................................................10
Hurricanes.................................................................................................................................10
Tornadoes..................................................................................................................................13
Floods........................................................................................................................................14
MITIGATION PUBLICATIONS ..................................................................................................................................14
RISK MANAGEMENT SERIES .................................................................................................................................16
NaturalHazardRMSPublications...........................................................................................16
TECHNICAL BULLETINS ........................................................................................................................................17
TORNADO RECOVERY ADVISORIES ........................................................................................................................19
FLOOD RECOVERY ADVISORIES ............................................................................................................................20
TRAINING COURSES AND WORKSHOPS ................................................................................................................20
BROCHURES .........................................................................................................................................................24
PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY OR BUSINESS FROM DISASTER SERIES .....................................................................26
Table 1. FEMA Flood and Wind Publications, Training Courses, and Workshops ..................................................27
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FEMA BUILDING SCIENCE WEB PAGETheBuildingScienceBranchoftheRiskReductionDivisionatFEMA'sMitigationDirectorateisatechnicalservicesbureaumadeupofhighlyskilledsubjectmatterexperts.Thebranchde-velopsandproducestechnicalguidanceandtoolsfocusedonfosteringadisaster-resilientbuiltenvironment.TheBuildingScienceBranchsupportsthedirectorate'smissiontoreducerisktolifeandpropertybyprovidingstateofthearttechnicalhazardmitigationsolutionsforbuildings.
ForinformationaboutBuildingSciencepublications,calltheflood/windhelplineat(866)927-2104(tollfree)oremail:FEMA-Buildingsciencehelp@dhs.govforallotherquestions.FormoreinformationaboutanyoftheFEMAsaferoom publications, please call the FEMA saferoomhelpline at (866) 222-3580 (toll free), or email: [email protected].
Visitusat:http://www.fema.gov/rebuild/buildingscience.
BUILDING SCIENCE PUBLICATIONS
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION GUIDANCE PUBLICATIONSProtecting Manufactured Homes from Floods and Other Hazards (FEMA P-85 – Second Edition, November 2009) : 4 8
Thispublicationwasdesignedtoprovideguidanceforprospectivehome-owners,contractors,andlocalofficialsfortheinstallationofmanufacturedhomes in Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs). Manufactured homeshaveuniquechallengesrelatedtowaterintrusionintothestructure.Thispublicationaddressesrecommendationsforfoundationconstructionforthispopularstyleofhome.
http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1577
Local Officials Guide for Coastal Construction (FEMA P-762 – February 2009) : 4 8
This guide was developed to assist building officials in understandingthe connection between National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)guidelinesandapplicablebuildingcodesandstandards.Italsoexploresevidencecollectedfollowingrecentstormeventsandrecommends"bestpractices"whereappropriate.The focusof thisguide ison residentialbuildings, including detached single-family structures (three or fewerstories).
http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=3647
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Design and Construction Guidance for Community Safe Rooms (FEMA 361 – Second Edition, August 2008) : 4 8
This document presents important information about the design andconstructionofcommunitysaferoomsthatwillprovideprotectiondur-ingtornadoandhurricaneevents.
Communitysaferoomsaredesignedandconstructedtoprotectalargenumberofpeoplefromanaturalhazardevent.Thenumberofpersonstakingrefugeinthesaferoomswilltypicallybemorethan12andcouldbeuptoseveralhundredormore.
http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1657
Taking Shelter From The Storm: Building a Safe Room For Your Home or Small Business (FEMA 320 – Third Edition, August 2008) : 4 8
Thisdocumenthelpshomeandbusinessownersdecidehowbesttopro-tecttheirfamiliesandemployeesfromtornadoesandhurricanes.Designsforin-home,free-standing,andundergroundsaferoomstoprotectfami-liesandemployeesfromtheforcesofwindandflyingdebrisareprovided.ConstructionplansandspecificationsinAutoCadandMicrostationfor-matsarealsoprovided.
http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1536
Reducing Flood Losses through the International Code Series (Third Edition, December 2007) : 4
The3rdeditionofthisguideisintendedtohelpcommunityofficialsde-cidehow to integrate the2006edition(and2007Supplement)of theInternationalCodes(I-Codes)intotheircurrentfloodplaindevelopmentand regulatoryprocesses inorder tomeet the requirements topartici-pateintheNationalFloodInsuranceProgram(NFIP).CarefulattentionisrequiredtoensurethatallrequirementsoftheNFIPareaddressedbycommunitiesthroughbothbuildingcodesandotherordinancesorreg-ulations.Adoptionofoneormoreof theI-Codes,by themselves,doesnotnecessarilymeetthoserequirements.Thisguideisnotintendedasanendorsementofanyspecificapproachforachievingeffectivemanagementoffloodhazards,nordoesitexplaintheNFIPrequirementsandhowtoadministerthem.The2ndeditionofthisguidereferstothe2003editionsoftheI-Codes.Thispublicationisavailableinhardcopyforamodestfee(http://www.iccsafe.org).
http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=2094
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Home Builder’s Guide to Coastal Construction Technical Fact Sheet Series (FEMA 499 – August 2005) : 4
Thisdocumentcontainsaseriesof31factsheetsthatprovidetechnicalguidanceandrecommendationsconcerningtheconstructionofcoastalresidential buildings. The fact sheets present information aimed at im-provingtheperformanceofbuildingssubject tofloodandwindforcesin coastal environments. Photographs and drawings illustrate NationalFlood Insurance Program (NFIP) regulatory requirements, the propersitingof coastalbuildings, and recommendeddesignandconstructionpracticesforbuildingcomponents,includingstructuralconnections,thebuildingenvelope,andutilities.ManyofthefactsheetsalsoincludelistsofFEMAandotherre-sourcesthatprovidemoreinformationaboutthetopicsdiscussed.Whereappropriate,resourcesareaccompaniedbyactiveweblinks.
http://www.fema.gov/rebuild/mat/mat_fema499.shtm
1. Coastal Building Successes and Failures : 4
ThisTechnicalFactSheet(No.1)discusseshowcoastalconstructionrequirementsarediffer-entfromthoseforinlandconstruction,aswellthecharacteristicsthatmakeforasuccessfulcoastalbuilding.
2 Coastal Construction Requirements and Recommendations : 4
ThisTechnicalFactSheet(No.2)summarizesNationalFloodInsuranceProgram(NFIP)regulatoryrequirementsfornewconstructionandforrepairs,remodeling,andadditions;andpresentsrecommendationsforexceedingthoserequirementsinsomeinstances.
3. Using a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) : 4
ThisTechnicalFactSheet(No.3)explainsthepurposeofFIRMs;highlightsfeaturesofaFIRMthatareimportanttocoastalbuilders,includingfloodhazardzonesandfloodeleva-tions;andexplainshowtoobtainFIRMs.
4. Lowest Floor Elevation : 4
ThisTechnicalFactSheet(No.4)defines“lowestfloor,”discussesbenefitsofexceedingtheNFIP minimum building elevation requirements, points out common construction prac-ticesthatareviolationsofNFIPregulations,anddiscussestheNFIPElevationCertificate.Italsoincludesacopyofthecertificate.
5. V-Zone Design and Construction Certification : 4
ThisTechnicalFactSheet(No.5)explainsthecertificationrequirementsforstructuralde-signandconstructioninVzones.Italsoincludesacopyofasamplecertificateandexplainshowtocompleteit.
6. How Do Siting and Design Decisions Affect the Owner’s Costs? : 4
ThisTechnicalFactSheet(No.6)discussestheeffectsofplanning,siting,anddesignde-cisionsoncoastalhomecosts.Topics include initial,operating,and long-termcosts; riskdetermination;andtheeffectoncostsofmeetingandexceedingcodeandNFIPdesignandconstructionrequirements.
Home Builder’s Guideto Coastal ConstructionTechnical Fact Sheet Series
FEMA 499 / August 2005
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7. Selecting a Lot and Siting the Building : 4
ThisTechnicalFactSheet(No.7)presentsguidanceconcerninglotselectionandbuildingsitingconsiderationsforcoastalresidentialbuildings.Topicsincludefactorsthatconstrainsitingdecisions,coastalsetbacklines,commonsitingproblems,andsuggestionsforbuild-ers,designers,andowners.
8. Coastal Building Materials : 4
ThisTechnicalFactSheet(No.8)providesguidanceontheselectionofbuildingmaterialsusedforcoastalconstruction.Flood,wind,corrosion,anddecayresistancearediscussed,in-cludingprotectionrecommendations.
9. Moisture Barrier Systems : 4
ThisTechnicalFactSheet(No.9)describesthemoisturebarriersystem,explainshowtypi-cal wall moisture barrier systems work, and discusses common problems associated withmoisturebarriersystems.
10. Load Paths : 4
ThisTechnicalFactSheet(No.10)illustratestheconceptofloadpathsandhighlightsim-portantconnectionsinatypicalwindupliftloadpath.
11. Foundations in Coastal Areas : 4
ThisTechnicalFactSheet(No.11)explainsfoundationdesigncriteriaanddescribesfounda-tiontypessuitableforcoastalenvironments.Italsoaddressesfoundationsforhigh-elevationcoastalareas(e.g.,bluffareas).
12. Pile Installation : 4
ThisTechnicalFactSheet(No.12)presentsbasicinformationaboutpiledesignandinstal-lation, includingpile types, sizes, and lengths; layout; installationmethods;bracing; andcapacities.
13. Wood-Pile-to-Beam Connections : 4
ThisTechnicalFactSheet(No.13)illustratestypicalwood-pile-to-beamconnections;pres-entsbasicconstructionguidanceforvariousconnectionmethods,includingconnectionsformisalignedpiles;andillustratespilebracingconnectiontechniques.
14. Reinforced Masonry Pier Construction : 4
This Technical Fact Sheet (No. 14) provides an alternative to piles in V and A zones incoastal areas where soil properties preclude pile installation, but the need for an “openfoundationsystem”stillexists.Italsoincludesrecommendationsforgoodmasonrypracticesincoastalenvironments.
15. Foundation Walls : 4
This Technical Fact Sheet (No. 15) discusses and illustrates the use of foundation wallsincoastalbuildings.Topics include footingembedment,wallheight,materialsandwork-manship,lateralsupport,floodopeningsandventilationrequirements,andinteriorgradeelevationsforcrawlspaces.
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16. Masonry Details : 4
This Technical Fact Sheet (No. 16) illustrates important roof-to-wall and wall-to-founda-tionconnectiondetailsformasonryconstructionincoastalareas.Topicsincludeloadpaths,buildingmaterials,andreinforcement.
17. Use of Connectors and Brackets : 4
ThisTechnicalFactSheet(No.17)illustratesimportantbuildingconnectionsandtheprop-eruseofconnectionhardwarethroughoutabuilding.
18. Roof Sheathing Installation : 4
ThisTechnicalFactSheet(No.18)presentsinformationaboutproperroofsheathinginstal-lationanditsimportanceincoastalconstruction;italsodiscussesfasteningmethodsthatwillenhancethedurabilityofabuildinginahigh-windarea.Topicsincludesheathingtypesandlayoutmethodsforgable-endandhiproofs,fastenerselectionandspacing,thetreatmentofridgeventsandladderframing,andcommonsheathingattachmentmistakes.
19. Roof Underlayment for Asphalt Shingle Roofs : 4
ThisTechnicalFactSheet(No.19)presentsrecommendedpracticesfortheuseofroofingunderlaymentasanenhancedsecondarywaterbarrierincoastalenvironments.Optionalinstallationmethodsarealsoillustrated.
20. Asphalt Shingle Roofing for High-Wind Regions : 4
This Technical Fact Sheet (No. 20) recommends practices for installing asphalt roofshingles thatwill enhance thewind resistanceof roof coverings inhigh-wind, coastalregions. Issues include installation at hips, eaves, and ridges; shingle characteristics;weatheringanddurability;andwindresistance.
21. Tile Roofing for High-Wind Areas : 4
ThisTechnicalFactSheet(No.21)presentsdesignandconstructionguidancefortileroof-ingattachmentmethods.Topicsincludeupliftloads,upliftresistance,specialconsiderationsconcerningtileattachmentathipsandridges,tileinstallationoncriticalandessentialbuild-ings,andqualitycontrol.
22. Window and Door Installation : 4
ThisTechnicalFactSheet(No.22)presentsflashingdetailconceptsforwindowanddooropeningsthatprovideadequateresistancetowaterintrusionincoastalenvironments,donot depend solely on sealants, are integral with secondary weather barriers (e.g., house-wrap),andareadequatelyattachedtothewall.
23. Housewrap : 4
ThisTechnicalFactSheet(No.23)explainsthefunctionofhousewrap,examinesitsattri-butes,andaddressescommonproblemsassociatedwithitsuse.Topicsincludehousewrapvs.buildingpaperandhousewrapinstallation.
24. Roof-to-Wall and Deck-to-Wall Flashing : 4
ThisTechnicalFactSheet (No.24)emphasizes the importanceofproper roofanddeckflashing,andpresentstypicalandenhancedflashingtechniquesforcoastalhomes.
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25. Siding Insulation and Connectors : 4
ThisTechnicalFactSheet(No.25)providesbasicinstallationtipsforvarioustypesofsiding,includingvinyl,wood,andfibercement.
26. Shutter Alternatives : 4
ThisTechnicalFactSheet(No.26)presentsgeneralinformationabouttheinstallationanduseofstormshuttersincoastalenvironments.Shuttertypesaddressedincludetemporaryplywoodpanels;temporarymanufacturedpanels;permanent,manualclosing;andperma-nent,motor-driven.
27. Enclosures and Breakaway Walls : 4
ThisTechnicalFactSheet(No.27)definesenclosuresandbreakawaywalls,anddiscussesre-quirementsandrecommendationsfortheirusebelowthebasefloodelevation(BFE).
28. Decks, Pools, and Accessory Structures : 4
ThisTechnicalFactSheet(No.28)summarizesNFIPrequirements,generalguidelines,andrecommendationsconcerningtheconstructionandinstallationofdecks,accessstairsandelevators,swimmingpools,andaccessorybuildingsunderornearcoastalresidentialbuild-ings.
29. Protecting Utilities : 4
ThisTechnicalFactSheet(No.29)identifiesthespecialconsiderationsthatmustbemadewheninstallingutilityequipment,suchasfuel,sewage,andwater/sewagelinesinacoastalhome,andpresentsrecommendationsforutilityprotection.
30. Repairs, Remodeling, Additions, and Retrofitting : 4
ThisTechnicalFactSheet(No.30)outlinesNFIPrequirementsforrepairs,remodeling,andadditions,anddiscussesopportunitiesforretrofittingincoastalfloodhazardareas.Recom-mendationsforexceedingtheminimumNFIPrequirementsarepresentedanddefinitionsof“substantialdamage”and“substantialimprovement”areincluded.
31. References : 4
ThisTechnicalFactSheet(No.31)listsreferencesthatprovidein-formationrelevanttothetopicscoveredbytheHome Builder’s Guide to Coastal Constructiontechnicalfactsheets.
Coastal Construction Manual: Principles and Practices of Planning, Siting, Designing, Constructing, and Maintaining Residential Buildings in Coastal Areas (FEMA 55 – November 2003) 4 8
FEMAreleased theCoastal Construction Manual, anupdatedandexpandedversionofthemanualfirstissuedin1985.Thenew Coastal Construction Manual is intended to help designprofessionals, stateand localofficials, andbuildersmitigatenaturalhazardstoone-tofour-familyresidentialbuildingsincoastalareas.
Volume III
Coastal Construction Manual Principles and Practices of Planning, Siting, Designing, Constructing, and Maintaining Buildings in Coastal Areas
November 2003
FEMAFEMA 55 – THIRD EDITION
Volume II
Coastal Construction Manual Principles and Practices of Planning, Siting, Designing, Constructing, and Maintaining Buildings in Coastal Areas
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Coastal Construction Manual Principles and Practices of Planning, Siting, Designing, Constructing, and Maintaining Buildings in Coastal Areas
November 2003
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BuildingonthenumerousfindingsfromBPATandMATinvestigationsconductedinvariouscoastalareasoftheUnitedStates,themanualpresentsstate-of-the-artengineeringtechniquesforsiting,design,construction,andmaintenanceaimedatreducingdamagefromnaturalhaz-ardevents,includinghurricanes,nor'easters,andothercoastalstorms.Particularemphasisisplacedonmitigatingthesimultaneouseffectsofhigh-velocityflow,waveaction,debrisimpact,highwinds,storm-inducedandlong-termerosion,andstorm-inducedscour.Themanualalsoaddressesmultihazardissuessuchastheuseofopenfoundationsforbuildingsinseismicallyac-tivecoastalareasandtheselectionofbuildingmaterialsresistanttodamagebywater,windbornedebris,andfire.
Themanualconsistsofthreevolumes,with14chaptersand12appendixes.
http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1671
Protecting Building Utilities From Flood Damage: Principles and Practices for the Design and Construction of Flood Resistant Building Utility Systems (FEMA 348 – November 1999) : 4 8
Theoverallobjectiveofthisdocumentistoassistintheconstructionofbuildingswithutilitysystemsthataredesignedandbuiltsothatthebuild-ingscanbereoccupiedandfullyoperationalassoonaselectricity,sewer,andwaterarerestoredtotheneighborhood.
http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1750
HURRICANE PUBLICATIONSAbove the Flood: Elevating Your Floodprone House (FEMA 347 – May 2000) : 4 8
ThispublicationshowshowfloodpronehousesinsouthFloridawereel-evatedabovethe100-yearfloodlevelfollowingHurricaneAndrewandalsopresentsalternativeelevationtechniques.
http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1424
Against the Wind: Protecting Your Home from Hurricane and Wind Damage (FEMA 247 – December 1993) : 4
Thisbrochurediscussesactionshomeownerscantakebeforethenext hurricane strikes, including improvements or temporarywindprotection.Itisimportantthattheseprojectsbecompletedbeforeahurricanethreatens.
http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1641
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HURRICANE RECOVERY ADVISORIESDesigning for Flood Levels Above the BFE (July 2006, revised in March 2009) :
ThisHurricaneRecoveryAdvisoryrecommendsdesignandconstructionpracticesthatreducethelikelihoodofflooddamageintheeventthatfloodlevelsexceedthebasefoodelevation(BFE).
http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=3539
Enclosures and Breakaway Walls (March 2009) :
ThisHurricaneRecoveryAdvisorydiscussesrequirementsandrecommendationsforenclosuresandbreakawaywallsbelowthebasefloodelevation(BFE).
http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=3539
Erosion, Scour, and Foundation Design (March 2009) :
ThisHurricaneRecoveryAdvisorydiscusseshowanyloweringofthegroundsurfacecanaffecttheabilityofabuildingfoundationtoresistdesignloads,andprovidesadditionalguidanceforcoastalfoundationdesign.
http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=3539
Metal Roof Systems in High-Wind Regions (March 2009) :
This Hurricane Recovery Advisory recommends practices for designing and installing metalroofsystemsthatwillenhancewindresistanceinhigh-windregions.ThisAdvisoryisapplicabletoresidentialandcommercial/industrialbuildingsandcriticalfacilities.
http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=3539
Minimizing Water Intrusion Through Roof Vents in High-Wind Regions (March 2009) :
ThisHurricaneRecoveryAdvisoryrecommendspracticesforminimizingwaterintrusionthroughroofventsystemsthatcanleadtointeriordamageandmoldgrowthinhigh-windregions.
http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=3539
Siding Installation in High-Wind Regions (March 2009) :
ThisHurricaneRecoveryAdvisoryprovidesbasicdesignandinstallationtipsforvarioustypesofsidingthatwillenhancewindresistanceinhigh-windregions(i.e.,greaterthan90-mphgustdesignwindspeed).
http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=3539
Design and Construction in Coastal A Zones (December 2005, revised in January 2009) :
ThisHurricaneRecoveryAdvisoryrecommendsdesignandconstructionpracticesincoastalar-easwherewaveandfloodconditionsduringthebasefloodwillbelessseverethaninVzones,butstillcausesignificantdamagetotypicallight-frameconstruction.
http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=3539
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Attachment of Brick Veneer in High-Wind Regions (December 2005, revised in January 2009) :
ThisHurricaneRecoveryAdvisoryrecommendspracticesforinstallingbrickveneerthatwillen-hancewindresistanceinhigh-windregions.
http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=3539
Attachment of Rooftop Equipment in High-Wind Regions (May 2006, revised in July 2006) :
ThisHurricaneRecoveryAdvisoryrecommendspracticesfordesigningandinstallingrooftopequipmentthatwillenhancewindresistanceinhigh-windregions.
http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=2633
Rooftop Attachment of Lightning Protection Systems in High-Wind Regions (May 2006, revised in July 2006) :
ThisHurricaneRecoveryAdvisoryrecommendspracticesforinstallinglightningprotectionsys-temsthatwillenhancewindresistanceinhigh-windregions.
http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=2633
Reconstruction Guidance Using Hurricane Katrina Surge Inundation and Advisory Base Flood Elevations (November 2005) :
This Hurricane Recovery Advisory discusses available flood hazard information and recom-mendsreconstructionpracticesusingAdvisoryBaseFloodElevations(AFBEs).
http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=2633
Initial Restoration for Flooded Buildings (November 2005) :
ThisHurricaneRecoveryAdvisoryisspecificallyintendedforbuildingssubjecttotheeffectsoflong-termfloodingandwidespreadmoldgrowthfollowingHurricaneKatrina.
http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=2633
The ABC’s of Returning to Flooded Buildings (November 2005) :
HurricaneKatrinaproducedwidespreadfloodingfrombothstormsurgeandleveebreaches.ThisHurricaneRecoveryAdvisoryassistsimpactedindividualswhentheyareabletoreachtheirfloodedproperty.
http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=2633
Roof Underlayment for Asphalt Shingle Roofs (November 2004) :
ThisHurricaneRecoveryAdvisoryrecommendspracticesfortheuseofroofingunderlaymentasanenhancedsecondarywaterbarrierincoastalandinlandhurricane-proneareas.
http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=2632
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Tile Roofing for Hurricane-Prone Areas (November 2004) :
ThepurposeofthisHurricaneRecoveryAdvisoryistorecommendpracticesfordesigningandinstallingextrudedconcreteandclaytilesthatwillenhancewindresistanceinhigh-windcoastalandinlandhurricane-proneareas.
http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=2632
Asphalt Shingle Roofing for High-Wind Regions (September 2004) :
The purpose of this Hurricane Recovery Advisory is to recommend practices for installingasphaltroofshinglesthatwillenhancewindresistanceinhigh-windcoastalandinlandhurri-cane-proneareas.
http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=2632
MITIGATION ASSESSMENT TEAM REPORTSInresponsetodisasters,FEMAassemblesateamofnationalexpertsfromthedesignandcon-struction industry, as well as from FEMA Headquarters and Regional Offices. This group isknownasaMitigationAssessmentTeam(MAT;formerlyknownasaBuildingPerformanceAs-sessmentTeam[BPAT])andcomprisesstructural,wind,andcivilengineers;architects;coastalscientists;buildingcodeexperts;andfloodpreservationspecialists,aswellasrepresentativesfromothergovernmentagencies, laboratories,associations,anduniversities.TheMATevalu-atesandassessesdamagefromhurricanesandothernaturaldisasters,andprovidesobservations,conclusions,andrecommendationsontheperformanceofbuildingsandotherstructuresim-pactedbywindandfloodforces.TheconclusionsandrecommendationsoftheMATreportsprovidedecision-makerswithinformationandtechnicalguidancethatcanbeusedtoreducefuturedamagefromnaturaldisasters.
HurricanesMitigation Assessment Team Report – Hurricane Ike in Texas and Louisiana (FEMA P-757 – April 2009) : 4 8
Hurricane Ikewas theninthnamed stormduring the2008hurricaneseasonandtheseventhoftheseason’sstormstohittheU.S.mainland.HurricaneIkeislikelytobeoneofthecostliestandmostdestructivehur-ricanesinU.S.history;thetotaldamageisestimatedtobe$21.3billiondollars,makingitthefourthcostliesthurricaneinhistorybehindHurri-canesKatrina(2005),Andrew(1992),andWilma(2005).TheMitigationAssessmentTeam(MAT)reportfocusesondamagestocriticalfacilitiesandresidentialconstructionforbothfloodandwind.Aspecialsectionfocusesondamagestohigh-risebuildingsindowntownHouston.RecommendationsfocusonactionsthatshouldbetakenaspartoftherebuildingeffortsinTexasandLouisiana.
http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=3577
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Mitigation Assessment Team Report – Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Coast: Building Performance Observations, Recommendations, and Technical Guidance (FEMA 549 – July 2006) : 4 8
HurricaneKatrinawasoneofthestrongestandmostdestructivestormstohittheGulfCoastoftheUnitedStatesinthelast100years.Katrinasignificantly exceeded the base flood elevations (BFEs) by as muchas 15 feet along parts of the Louisiana and Mississippi coasts. Flood-ingextendedwellbeyond the inlandflood limitsof theSpecialFloodHazardArea(SHFA),andthehigheststormsurgeinU.S.historywasre-cordedalongtheMississippicoast.TheAmericanRedCrossestimatedthatKatrinadestroyedover300,000single-familyhomesinLouisianaandMississippi.
http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1857
Mitigation Assessment Team Report – Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Coast: Summary Report (FEMA 548 – April 2006) : 4 8
This is an 80-page summary of the almost 700-page FEMA 549 MATreport.
http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1455
Mitigation Assessment Team Report – Hurricane Ivan in Alabama and Florida: Building Performance Observations, Recommendations, and Technical Guidance (FEMA 489 – August 2005) : 4 8
Hurricane Ivanapproximatedadesignfloodeventon thebarrier is-lands and exceeded design flood conditions in sound and back bayareas. This provided a good opportunity to assess the adequacy ofNationalFloodInsuranceProgram(NFIP)floodplainmanagementre-quirementsaswellascurrentconstructionpracticesinresistingstormsurgeandwavedamage.FEMAwasparticularly interested inevaluat-ingdamagestobuildingsinCoastalAzoneswhereV-zoneconstructionmethodsarenotrequired.
http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1569
Mitigation Assessment Team Report – Hurricane Charley in Florida: Building Performance Observations, Recommendations, and Technical Guidance (FEMA 488 – April 2005) : 4 8
HurricaneCharleywasthestrongesthurricanetohitFloridasinceHur-ricaneAndrew.ThestormmadeanunexpectedeastwardturnpriortolandfallandthestormsurgewasnotashighasoriginallypredictedbytheNationalHurricaneCenter.Charleydidnotcauseextensiveflooddam-agetothebuiltenvironmentandtheMAT’sinvestigationsrevealedthatthestormwasadesign-levelwindevent.Forthesereasons,thereportad-dressesprimarilytheeffectsofhighwindsandthemeanstohelpmitigatethem.
http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1444
Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf CoastMitigation Assessment Team Report
Building Performance Observations, Recommendations, and Technical Guidance
FEMA 549 / July 2006
FEMA
Mitigation Assessment Team Report
Hurricane Charleyin FloridaObservations, Recommendations, and Technical Guidance
FEMA 488 / April 2005
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Summary Report on Building Performance 2004 Hurricane Season (FEMA 490 – March 2005) : 4 8
This isa68-pagesummaryof theobservation,conclusions,andrecom-mendationsfromFEMA488andFEMA489.
http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1445
Building Performance Assessment Report – Hurricane Georges in the Gulf Coast: Building Performance Observations, Recommendations, and Technical Guidance (FEMA 338 – March 1999) : 4
HurricaneGeorgesmadelandfallintheOceanSprings/Biloxi,Missis-sippi,area.Overthenext30hours,thestormmovedslowlynorthandeast,causingheavydamagealongtheGulfCoastinAlabama,Florida,and Mississippi. Storm surges over the area ranged from more than5 feet in Pensacola, Florida, to 9 feet in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Ac-cordingtotheNationalWeatherService(NWS),theTownofMunson,Florida,inSantaRosaCounty,receivedthehighestrecordedlevelofrainfallwithmorethan38inches.
http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1537
Building Performance Assessment Report – Hurricane Georges in Puerto Rico: Building Performance Observations, Recommendations, and Technical Guidance (FEMA 339 – March 1999) : 4
ThisreportpresentsobservationsonthesuccessandfailureofbuildingsinPuertoRicoinwithstandingthewindandfloodforcesgeneratedbyHurricaneGeorges.Severalexamplesofsuccessfulmitigationimplemen-tationwerenoted,butasignificantamountofdamagewasincurredduetolackofcompliancewithandenforcementofexistingbuildingcodes.
http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1422
Building Performance Assessment Report – Hurricane Fran in North Carolina: Building Performance Observations, Recommendations, and Technical Guidance (FEMA 290 – March 1997) : 4
Hurricane Fran made landfall near Cape Fear, North Carolina. Coast-al areas experienced significant erosion and scour. Erosion caused byHurricaneFranwasexacerbatedbythepreviousduneerosioncausedbyHurricaneBertha,whichmadelandfallinthesameareaonly2monthsearlier.Theerosionandscouraddedtotheaverageerosionrateof1to2feetayearandleftmanyoceanfronthomesunabletowithstandtheloadsexperienced.Thelossofsupportingsandleftmanyshortpilingseithercompletelyexposedorembeddedlessthan2feet.
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Building Performance Assessment Report – Hurricane Opal in Florida (FEMA 281 – August 1996) : 4
HurricaneOpalwasclassifiedasaCategory3stormontheSaffir-Simp-son scale. Fifteen counties in the Florida Panhandle were declaredFederal disaster areas. Most of the structural damage associated withthe storm was to slab foundations; pile, post, column, and pierfoundations; and framing systems. The damage was caused by coastalfloodforces–stormsurge,wind-generatedwaves,storm-inducederosion,andfloodbornedebris.
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Building Performance Assessment Report – Hurricane Iniki in Hawaii (FIA 231 – March 1993) : 4
HurricaneInikiwasthestrongestandmostdestructivehurricanetostriketheHawaiianIslandsinrecentmemory.Theteaminvestigatedprimarystructuralsystems(i.e.,systemsinabuildingthatresistlateralandverti-calforces),andtheeffectsofwindborneandwaterbornedebrisandthequalityofconstructionandmaterials.Theperformanceofexteriorarchi-tecturalsystems(suchasroofing,windows,anddoors)wasanalyzed.
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Building Performance Assessment Report – Hurricane Andrew in Florida (FIA 22 – February 1993) : 4
Theteam’sinvestigationwassimilartothatconductedforHurricaneIniki(i.e.,theperformanceofprimarystructuralsystemsandexteriorarchitec-turalsystems)andalsoincludedtheeffectsofdebrisandthequalityofconstructionworkmanship.Thelossofroofmaterialandroofsheathingandthefailureofwindowsanddoorsexposedinteriorsofbuildingstofurtherdamagefromwindandrain,resultinginsignificantdamagetobuildinginteriorsandcontentsthatrenderedmanybuildingsuninhabit-able.
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TornadoesBuilding Performance Assessment Report – Midwest Tornadoes of May 3, 1999 (FEMA 342 – July 1999) : 4
On theeveningofMay3, 1999, tornadoes tore throughpartsofOkla-homaandKansas, inareasthatareconsideredpartof“TornadoAlley,”leveling entire neighborhoods and killing 49 people. The storms thatspawnedthetornadoesmovedslowly,contributingtothedevelopmentand redevelopment of individual tornadoes over an extended peri-od of time. The MAT report presents observations, conclusions, and
Hurricane Andrew inFloridaBuilding Performance Observations, Recommendations, and Technical Guidance
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recommendationsintendedtohelpcommunities,businesses,andindividualsreducefuturein-juriesandthelossoflifeandpropertyresultingfromtornadoesandotherhigh-windevents.
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FloodsMitigation Assessment Team Report – Midwest Floods of 2008 in Iowa and Wisconsin (FEMA P-765 – October 2009) : 4 8
InAugustandSeptember2008,theMitigationAssessmentTeam(MAT)deployedtotheStatesofIowaandWisconsintoassessdamagecausedbyriverinefloodingfromthe2008Midwestfloods.ThisreportpresentstheMAT’sobservationsonthesuccessandfailureofbuildingsimpactedbythesefloods.Severalexamplesofmitigationsuccessstorieswerenoted,aswelllessonslearnedandrecommendationsresultingfromfieldinves-tigations.Thereportincludesrecoveryadvisoriesrelatedtosupportinghomeownersmakingfundamentaldecisionsrelativetorebuildingaswellasofferingproactivemethodstosupportthecontinuityofoperationsforcriticalfacilities.
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MITIGATION PUBLICATIONSSubstantial Improvement/Substantial Damage Desk Reference (FEMA P-758 – scheduled to be published in 2010) : 4 8
TheSubstantialImprovement/SubstantialDamage(SI/SD)DeskReferenceisdesignedasacomprehensiveresourceforlocalofficialswhoareresponsiblefortheadministrationoflocalcodesandordinances,includingtheSI/SDrequirements.ItalsoisintendedforStateofficialswhoprovidetechnicalassistancetocommunitiesontheNFIP.Incorporatingdiagrams,decisioncharts,illustrations,andexamples,theSI/SDDeskReferenceisdesignedtoclearlycommunicateresponsibilitiesandstrategiesforadministeringthisimportantNFIPrequirement.
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Substantial Damage Estimator (FEMA P-784 CD – January 2010) 8
TheSubstantialDamageEstimator(SDE)packagecontainstheSDEsoft-wareapplication,User'sManual,andFieldWorkbook.ThesoftwarewasdevelopedtoassistStateandlocalofficialsinestimatingbuildingvalueanddamagecostsforresidentialandnon-residentialbuildings.Thesoft-ware isbasedontheconceptofusingdamageestimates for individualbuildingelementstodeterminewhetherthestructureasawholeissub-stantiallydamaged.
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Recommended Residential Construction in Coastal Areas: Building on Strong and Safe Foundations (FEMA P-550 – Second Edition, December 2009) : 4 8
Everystormhasshownthat,whilegooddesignandconstructioncannotcompletelyeliminaterisk,theycansignificantlyreducetherisktolifeanddamagetoproperty.Thisdesignmanualprovidesrecommendeddesignsandguidance for rebuildinghomesdestroyedbyhurricanes incoastalareas.Themanualalsoprovidesguidanceindesigningandbuildinglessvulnerablenewhomesthatreducetherisktolifeandproperty.
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Homeowner’s Guide to Retrofitting: Six Ways to Protect Your Home From Flooding (FEMA P-312, Second Edition – December 2009) : 4 8
Thishandbookisintendedfornon-technicalreaderswhoareinterestedinadditional informationonfloodprotectionmethods. Illustrateddis-cussionsofhouseelevation,wetanddryfloodproofing,relocation,leveesand floodwalls, and demolition are supplemented with cost estimates,checklists,anddecision-makingworksheets.
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Safe Room Resources CD (FEMA 388-CD – revised March 2009) 8
ThisCDcontainsdisplays,posters,handouts,multimedia,andotherre-sourcesthatprovideinformationaboutmitigatingfortornadoesorotherhigh-windeventsandtheimportanceofsaferoomsinsavinglivesduringsuchevents.Alsoincludedare:saferoomdisplaypanelsthatcontainart-workforreproducingtheexhibitpanelsusedintheNationalEmergencyTrainingCenterSafeRoomExhibit,mapsontornadoactivityintheU.S.,posters,FEMA'sTaking Shelter From the Stormbrochure,varioushandouts,andasaferoomPowerPointpresentation.
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Engineering Principles and Practices for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Buildings (FEMA 259 – January 1995) : 4
This manual is intended for architects, engineers, and building pro-fessionals who need technical guidance concerning flood retrofittingtechniquesthatcanbeappliedtoexistingbuildings.Detailedspecifica-tions,computationexamples,andcostdataarepresented.
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RISK MANAGEMENT SERIESTheRiskManagementSeries(RMS) isdirectedatprovidingdesignguidance formitigatingmultihazardevents.Theobjectiveoftheseriesistoreducephysicaldamagetostructuralandnonstructuralcomponentsofbuildingsandrelatedinfrastructure,andtoreduceresultantca-sualtiesduringnaturalandmanmadedisasters.
TheRMSisintendedtominimizeconflictsthatmayarisefromamultihazarddesignapproach.Amultihazardapproachrequiresacomplexseriesoftradeoffs.Securityconcernsneedtobebalancedwithrequirementsintermsofearthquakes,floods,high-speedwinds,accessibility,fireprotection,andaesthetics,amongothers.Designingtomitigatenaturalhazardsshouldavoidconsideringmanmadehazardsasanafterthought,butratherasacriticalconcerntobestudiedearlyduringtheprojectcycle.Naturalhazardsarethelargestsinglecontributortocatastrophicorrepetitivedamagetocommunitiesnationwide.Manmadehazardscanbecategorizedasrareeventswithapotentialhighimpactandverydifficulttopredict.
Natural Hazard RMS PublicationsHandbook for Rapid Visual Screening of Buildings to Evaluate Terrorism Risks (FEMA 455 – March 2009) : 4 8
Thismanualprovidesguidance forbuilding inspectors,architects,andengineers on quickly and effectively determining what, if any, are therisksposedtothebuildingbynaturalhazards,terroristattacks,andotherthreatstothebuilding'sstructuralintegrity.
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Design Guide for Improving Hospital Safety in Earthquakes, Floods, and High Winds (FEMA 577 – June 2007) : 4 8
This publication provides design information for the constructionofnewhospitalsandrehabilitationofexistingoneswiththepurposeofimprovingtheirperformanceduringtheimmediateaftermathofvarioushazardevents.Thismanualisconcernedwithfactorssuchasperformance-baseddesignandcontinuityofoperationsforthistypeofbuilding.Itprovidesamultihazardapproachhighlightingconflictsandbenefitstoconsiderwhendesigning.
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Design Guide for Improving Critical Facility Safety from Flooding and High Winds: Providing Protection to People and Buildings (FEMA 543 – January 2007) : 4 8
Thismanualconcentratesoncriticalfacilities(hospitals,schools,fireandpolice stations, and emergency operations centers). It is based on thebehaviorofcriticalfacilitiesduringHurricaneKatrinaandmakesrecom-mendationsontheperformanceofthesetypesofbuildings.ItincludesextensiveinformationontheimpactofstormsurgestotheGulfarea.
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Design Guide for Improving School Safety in Earthquakes, Floods, and High Winds (FEMA 424 – January 2004) : 4 8
FEMA424isintendedtoprovidedesignguidancefortheprotectionofschoolbuildingsand theiroccupantsagainstnaturalhazards,andcon-centrates on grade schools (K-12). The focus is on the design of newschools, but the repair, renovation, and extension of existing schoolsis alsoaddressed.Themanual introduces conceptsonmultihazardde-signandperformance-baseddesignandpresentsageneraldescriptionandcomparisonofthehazards,includingchartsthatshowwheredesignagainsteachhazardinteractswithdesignforotherhazards.
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TECHNICAL BULLETINSTechnical Bulletin 0 – User's Guide to Technical Bulletins (TB-0 – March 2009) : 4 8
This Technical Bulletin provides a list of available technical bulletins, akeyword/subjectreferenceindexforallofthebulletins,andinformationabouthowtoobtaincopiesofthebulletins.
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Technical Bulletin 1 – Openings in Foundation Walls and Walls of Enclosures (TB-1 – August 2008) : 4 8
This Technical Bulletin provides guidance on the NFIP regulationsconcerningtherequirementsforopeningsinfoundationwallsforbuild-ingswithenclosuresbelowthebasefloodelevation(BFE)andlocatedinSpecialFloodHazardAreas(SFHAs)shownonFloodInsuranceRateMaps(FIRMs)asZonesA,AE,A1-A30,AR,AO,andAH.
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Technical Bulletin 2 – Flood Damage-Resistant Materials Requirements (TB-2 – August 2008) : 4 8
ThisTechnicalBulletinprovidesguidanceontheNFIPregulationscon-cerningtherequireduseofflooddamage-resistantconstructionmaterialsforbuildingcomponentslocatedbelowtheBFEinSpecialFloodHazardAreas(SFHAs)inbothAandVzones.
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3-93 Non-Residential Floodproofing – Requirements and Certification (FIA-TB-3 – April 1993) : 4 8
ThisTechnicalBulletinprovidesguidanceontheNFIPregulationsconcerningwatertightcon-structionandtherequiredcertificationforfloodproofednon-residentialbuildingsinZonesA,AE,A1-A30,AR,AO,andAHwhoselowestfloorsarebelowtheBFE.
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4-93 Elevator Installation (FIA-TB-4 – April 1993) : 4 8
ThisTechnicalBulletinprovidesguidanceontheNFIPregulationsconcerningtheinstallationofelevatorsbelowtheBFEinSpecialFloodHazardAreas(bothAandVzones).
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Technical Bulletin 5 – Free-of-Obstruction Requirements (TB-5 – August 2008) : 4 8
ThisTechnicalBulletinprovidesguidanceontheNFIPregulationscon-cerning obstructions to floodwaters below elevated buildings and onbuildingsitesinCoastalHighHazardAreas(ZonesV,VE,andV1-V30).
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6-93 Below-Grade Parking Requirements (FIA-TB-6 – April 1993) : 4 8
ThisTechnicalBulletinprovidesguidanceontheNFIPregulationscon-cerning the design of below-grade parking garages beneath buildingslocatedinZonesA,AE,A1-A30,AR,AO,andAH.
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7-93 Wet Floodproofing Requirements (FIA-TB-7 – December 1993) : 4 8
ThisTechnicalBulletinprovidesguidanceontheNFIPregulationsconcerningwetfloodproof-ingofcertaintypesofstructureslocatedinZonesA,AE,A1-A30,AR,AO,andAH.
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8-96 Corrosion Protection for Metal Connectors in Coastal Areas (FIA-TB-8 – August 1996) : 4 8
ThisTechnicalBulletinprovidesguidanceontheneedfor,selectionof,anduseofcorrosion-re-sistantmetalconnectorsfortheconstructionofbuildingsincoastalareas.
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Technical Bulletin 9 – Design and Construction Guidance for Breakaway Walls (TB-9 – August 2008) : 4 8
This Technical Bulletin provides prescriptive criteria for the designandconstructionofwood-frameandmasonrybreakawaywallsbeneathelevatedbuildings inCoastalHighHazardAreas compliantwithNFIPregulatoryrequirements.
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10-01 Ensuring that Structures Built on Fill In or Near Special Flood Hazard Areas are Reasonably Safe From Flooding (FIA-TB-10 – May 2001) : 4 8
ThisTechnicalBulletindiscussesbuildingtechniques,includingtheuseoffill,thatcanbeusedtoensurestructuresarereasonablysafefromflooding.
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11-01 Crawlspace Construction for Buildings Located in Special Flood Hazard Areas (FIA-TB-11 – November 2001) : 4 8
ThisTechnicalBulletinprovidesinterimguidanceonminimumNFIPrequirementsaswellasbestpracticesforcrawlspaceconstructioninSpecialFloodHazardAreas.
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TORNADO RECOVERY ADVISORIESTornado Risks and Hazards in the Midwest United States (FEMA DR-1699-RA1 – August 2007) :
Thepurposeof thisTornadoRecoveryAdvisory is tosummarizefactsabouttheMidwest tor-nadohazard, specifically thearea servedbyFEMARegionVII,which includes Iowa,Kansas,Missouri,andNebraska.Thegeneralpopulation,specificallyhomeownersandrenters,policymakers,localofficials,builders,andbuildingofficialsknowandunderstandthattornadooccur-renceintheMidwestisnotarareevent.Infact,morethanhalfofthe20stateswiththehighestfrequencyoftornadooccurrenceonrecord,and2ofthetop5(KansasandNebraska)arelo-catedintheMidwest.Inaddition,thisRAidentifiesFEMAresourcesthatcanbeusedtohelpdesign and construct shelters that provide safe haven from tornadoes. These resources alsoguideconstructionofmostbuildingtypes(includingresidences)tominimizedamagefromex-tremewindevents.
http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=2972
Storm Shelters: Selecting Design Criteria (FEMA DR-1699-RA2 – August 2007) :
TheintendedaudienceforthisTornadoRecoveryAdvisoryisanyoneinvolvedintheplanning,policy-making,design,construction,orapprovaloftornadoshelters,includingdesigners,emer-gencymanagers,publicofficials,policyordecision-makers,buildingcodeofficials,andhomeorbuildingowners.HomeownersandrentersshouldalsorefertoResidential Sheltering: In-Residence and Stand-Alone Shelters.Thepurposeofthisadvisoryistopresentinformationondifferenttypesofshelterdesignguidelines,coderequirements,andothercriteriathatpertaintothedesignandconstructionoftornadoshelters.Therearevariousstormsheltercriteria,eachofwhichof-ferdifferentlevelsofprotectiontoitsshelteroccupants.
http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=2973
Residential Sheltering: In-Residence and Stand-Alone Shelters (FEMA DR-1699-RA3 – August 2007) :
ThepurposeofthisTornadoRecoveryAdvisoryistoalerthomeowners,renters,andapartmentbuildingownerstotheconceptofin-residenceandstand-alonestormshelters.TheAdvisoryaddressesconsideringtheneedforashelter;in-residenceshelterconstructionandretrofittingoptions;recommendationsforshelteringwhenyoucannotplaceashelterwithinyourhome;bestavailablerefugeareas;andemergencysupplykitsandweatherradios.
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Understanding and Improving Performance of Older Manufactured Homes During High-Wind Events (FEMA DR-1679-RA4 – April 2007) :
Thepurposeof thisTornadoRecoveryAdvisory is toprovideguidanceonreducingdamagefromhigh-windevents,includingtornadoesandhurricanes,tomanufacturedhomesconstruct-edbeforeJuly13,1994.Theadvisoryalsodiscussesagesofmanufacturedhomes,vulnerabilitiesofoldermanufacturedhomestohigh-windevents,andrecommendationsforreducingdamagefromhigh-windevents.
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Understanding and Improving Performance of New Manufactured Homes During High-Wind Events (FEMA DR-1679-RA5 – April 2007) :
Thepurposeof thisTornadoRecoveryAdvisory is toprovideguidanceonreducingdamagefromhigh-windevents,includingtornadoesandhurricanes,tomanufacturedhomesconstruct-edafterJuly13,1994.Theadvisoryalsodiscussesagesofmanufacturedhomes,vulnerabilitiesofnewmanufacturedhomestohigh-windevents,andrecommendationsforreducingdamagefromhigh-windevents.
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FLOOD RECOVERY ADVISORIESConsiderations for Rebuilding Your Flood-Damaged House (September 2009) :
ThepurposeofthisFloodRecoveryAdvisoryistoprovideinformationtoassistwithrebuildingdecisionsintheaftermathofthe2008Midwestfloods,aswellasfuturefloodevents.
http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=3824
Design Considerations for Improving Critical Facility Functionality During Flood Events (September 2009) :
ThepurposeofthisFloodRecoveryAdvisoryistoproviderecommendationsforreducingtheeffectsoffloodingonexistingcriticalfacilities.Itspecificallyappliestotheessentialcriticalfa-cilitysystemsthatmustremainfunctionalduringandafterfloodevents.
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TRAINING COURSES AND WORKSHOPSNumeroustrainingcourseshavebeendevelopedandareofferedatFEMA'sEmergencyMan-agementInstitute(EMI)inEmmitsburg,Maryland,aswellasinthefield.
Coastal Construction Workshop for Home Builders (FEMA 499)
FEMAdevelopedaseriesof31technicalfactsheetsthatprovideguidanceandrecommendationsconcerningthe constructionof coastalresidentialbuildings.Thefact sheets present informa-tion aimed at improving the performance of buildings subject to flood and wind forces incoastalenvironments.Thisintroductory-level3-hourtrainingismadeavailabletoconstruction
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professionalsincoastalareastofacilitatetheirunderstandinganduseofthesetechnicalfactsheetsandthedesignandconstructionpracticestheypromote.
The goal of the workshop is to provide a practical learning experience that enables partici-pants,uponcompletionoftheworkshop,tocitebestpracticesthatresultinreduceddamagestohomesaffectedbycoastalstorms,locateinformationasneededintheHome Builder’s Guide to Coastal Constructionfactsheets,andimplementbuildingpracticesthatwillimprovetheperfor-manceofbuildingssubjecttofloodandwindforcesincoastalenvironments.
Ifyouareinterestedinthisworkshop,pleasecontactyourregionalFEMAoffice(http://www.fema.gov/about/contact/regions.shtm)or Jacob Anderson, Program Specialist, Building Sci-enceBranch/RiskReductionDivision,FEMAHQMitigationDirectorate, (202)[email protected].
Introduction to Coastal Foundation Design and Construction for Local Building Officials (FEMA 550)
FEMAhasdevelopedtwocoursesonFEMA550.Onecourseisforlocalofficialsandasecond,moredetailedcourse,isfordesignprofessionals.
This 4-hour course instructs State and local government officials on the need to properlyandeffectivelyuseFEMA550,Recommended Residential Construction for Coastal Areas,todevelopfoundationsforhomeslocatedincoastalareas.Thecoursewillprovidebuildingofficialsandcommunitydecision-makersbetterunderstandingontheneedforprescriptivefoundationde-signguidance.Contemporarycodesandstandardswillbeintroduced,andtheir importancewillbediscussed.Thecoursewillcover(1)theeffectofnaturalhazardsoncoastalfoundations;(2)theintroductionofbuildingcodesandstandards;(3)regulatoryrequirementsdetermin-ingwhereandhowbuildingsmaybesited,designed,andconstructed;and(4)theintroductionanduseofFEMA550.Theintentisforsoundmitigationmeasuresandbuildingcoderequire-mentstobeprocedurallyadoptedandimplemented,whichwilldecreasethevulnerabilityoffoundationstomajorwindandfloodevents.
Ifyouareinterestedinthistrainingcourse,pleasecontactyourregionalFEMAoffice(http://www.fema.gov/about/contact/regions.shtm)orJohnIngargiola,SeniorEngineer,BuildingSci-enceBranch/RiskReductionDivision,FEMAHQMitigationDirectorate, (202)[email protected].
Introduction to Coastal Foundation Design and Construction for Design Professionals (FEMA 550)
This1-daycourseisthesecondoftwocoursesonFEMA550,Recommended Residential Construc-tion for Coastal Areas, developed by FEMA and is geared to design professionals. The coursefocusesontheguidancecontainedinthemanual.Itdiscussestheuniqueloadsfoundationsmustresistincoastalandnearcoastalareas(flood,debris,breakingwaves,etc.);addressesNFIPrequirements; and discusses designing for high-wind events and for erosion and scour. Thecoursedescribes theassumptionsusedindevelopingtheFEMA550foundationdesignsandhowthedesignscanbecustomizedbyprofessionalstodevelopfoundationsforspecifichomes.CopiesofFEMA550andaStudentManualwillbeprovided.
Ifyouareinterestedinthistrainingcourse,pleasecontactyourregionalFEMAoffice(http://www.fema.gov/about/contact/regions.shtm) or John Ingargiola, Senior Engineer, Building
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ScienceBranch/RiskReductionDivision,FEMAHQMitigationDirectorate,(202)[email protected].
The Flood Provisions of the International Code Series and ASCE 24
This4-hourworkshoppresentsbasicinformationneededtounderstandthefloodprovisionsoftheInternationalCodeSeriesandASCE24,Flood Resistant Design and Constructionandtheimportanceofcoordinatinglocalfloodplainmanagementordinanceswithbuildingcodes.The2009,2006,and2003editionsoftheInternationalCodes(I-Codes)containfloodresistantpro-visionsthatFEMAhasdeterminedtobeconsistentwiththeNFIP.Readingmaterialswillbedistributedinadvance.ParticipantswilllearnhowtheI-CodeprovisionsareconsistentwiththeNFIPregulations;understandtherelationshipbetweentheI-CodesandASCE24:learnaboutdistinctionsbetweentheI-CodesandASCE24,andtheNFIPregulations;learntheimportanceofcoordinatingtheI-Codeswithlocalfloodplainmanagementordinances;andreviewasample
“companion”ordinancedesignedspecificallytocoordinatewiththeI-Codes.
Ifyouareinterestedinthisworkshop,pleasecontactyourregionalFEMAoffice(http://www.fema.gov/about/contact/regions.shtm)orJohnIngargiola,SeniorEngineer,BuildingScienceBranch/RiskReductionDivision,FEMAHQMitigationDirectorate,(202)[email protected].
Multi-Hazard Mitigation Design Considerations (EMI 312)
This2½-daycourseisdesignedtointroducepotentialnaturalhazardimpactsontheperformanceof theconstructedenvironment.The targetaudience isFederal,State, and localemergencyresponsestaff;localbuildingofficials;andotherbuildingprofessionalsresponsibleforthede-signand/oroperationofbuildingsorotherinfrastructurefacilities.Hazardsdiscussedincludefloods,winds,earthquakes,andwildfires.Thebehaviorofeachhazardisreviewed,followedbyadiscussionoftheirpotentialimpactsonorthreatstobuildingsandinfrastructure.Thethreatsareevaluatedqualitativelyandquantitatively.Theintroductiontoeachhazardisfollowedbyadiscussionofmitigationstrategiesandtechniquesproventobeeffectiveinmitigatingtheeffectsof thathazard.Afterdiscussionsof the individualhazardsarecomplete, themitigationmea-suresarerepresentedforfurtherevaluationrelativetohazardsotherthanthespecifichazardforwhichitwasoriginallyintended.Thefocusistonotonlyidentifymitigationstrategiesthatmayreducetherisksfrommorethanonehazard,butalsotoconsiderthepotentialunintendedincreasedrisksfromanotherhazard.
Ifyouareinterestedinthistrainingcourse,pleasecontactyourregionalFEMAoffice(http://www.fema.gov/about/contact/regions.shtm)orMaiTong,PhysicalScientist,BuildingScienceBranch/Risk Reduction Division, FEMA HQ Mitigation Directorate, (202) 646-4681 or [email protected].
Design and Construction of Safe Rooms for Architects and Engineers (FEMA 361)
TwoversionsofthetrainingcourseontheAugust2008editionofFEMA361areavailable:
n The2-daytrainingcoursediscussesdesignandconstructionofcommunitysaferooms.Thetargetaudienceisarchitects,engineers,andemergencymanagers.Thetrainingdiscussesrevisions to background and hazard identification, revisions to design and constructionguidance criteria (specific to tornado, hurricane, and combined hazards), and revisions
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made to align the publication with the minimum requirements of the ICC/NSSA-500Standard for the Design and Construction of Storm Shelters.Specificguidanceanddesigncriteriaare provided where the ICC-500 Standard does not address operational or emergencymanagement issues.Thepresentationwillalsocover theelementsof thewindandflooddesign criteria in FEMA 361 that remain more restrictive than those developed for theICC-500Standard.ThelatterisimportantasFEMA361isthebasisofthetechnicaldesigncriteriausedforFEMAgrantprogramsthatfundthedesignandconstructionofhurricaneandtornadosaferooms.
n The1-daytrainingcoursefocusesontheevaluationofproposedareasorbuildingsforuseascommunitysaferoomsorareasoflastresortiftheydonotmeettheFEMA361criteria.Thetargetaudienceisarchitects,engineers,andemergencymanagers.ThecourseprovidesbackgroundonsaferoomdesignandconstructionissuesandreviewstheuseoftheExtreme-WindRefugeAreaEvaluationChecklistsprovidedinAppendixBoftherevisedFEMA361.Afterabriefreviewoftornadoandhurricanewindhazards,theinstructorswilldiscussFEMA361designcriteria,andfocusonandpresentchecklistsandtoolsforbuildingevaluations.StudentswillhavetheopportunitytocompleteacasestudybyevaluatingapotentialsaferoomstructurewhileusingtheFEMA361AppendixBchecklists.
Ifyouareinterestedinthistrainingcourses,pleasecontactyourregionalFEMAoffice(http://www.fema.gov/about/contact/regions.shtm)orJohnIngargiola,SeniorEngineer,BuildingSci-enceBranch/RiskReductionDivision,FEMAHQMitigationDirectorate, (202)[email protected].
Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Buildings (EMI 279)
FEMAdevelopedatechnicaltrainingcourseonpropermethodsofretrofittingresidentialbuild-ings.Thecourseisavailableasa1-weekcourseofferedseveraltimesayearatEMIorasa2-dayfield-deployedversion.FEMAwillprovideallcoursematerialsfreeofchargeandmaybeabletoprovide,undercertaincircumstances,experttrainersatnocharge.Fortechnicalassistanceinofferingthefieldcourse,contactyourNFIPStateCoordinator,FEMARegionalOffices,orDisasterFieldOffice.Toregister,allapplicationsmustbesubmittedthroughyourStateEmer-gencyManagementTrainingOffice.
Ifyouareinterestedinthistrainingcourse,pleasecontactyourregionalFEMAoffice(http://www.fema.gov/about/contact/regions.shtm)orJohnIngargiola,SeniorEngineer,BuildingSci-enceBranch/RiskReductionDivision,FEMAHQMitigationDirectorate, (202)[email protected].
Residential Coastal Construction (EMI 386)
FEMAdesigned this4½-daycourse to trainparticipantsonFEMA’sCoastal Construction Man-ual (FEMA55),which is theprimary, state-of-the-art reference forplanning,designing, andconstructingresidentialstructuresinvariouscoastalenvironments.Thetargetaudienceisen-gineers, architects, and building code officials. Floodplain management, hazard mitigation,planning,andbuildingofficialswithbuildingscienceknowledgemayalsoapply.ThecourseistaughtatEMI.AnIndependentStudyCourseisalsoavailable.
Ifyouareinterestedinthistrainingcourse,pleasecontactyourregionalFEMAoffice(http://www.fema.gov/about/contact/regions.shtm) or John Ingargiola, Senior Engineer, Building
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ScienceBranch/RiskReductionDivision,FEMAHQMitigationDirectorate,(202)[email protected].
Design Guide for Improving Critical Facility Safety from Flooding and High Winds: Providing Protection to People and Buildings (FEMA 543)
This2-daycourseonFEMA543wasdevelopedtohelpimprovethedesign,construction,recon-struction,andrehabilitationofcriticalfacilitiesinareasexposedtofloodingandhighwinds.Thetargetaudienceisarchitectsandengineerswithexistingknowledgeofbuildingscience.
Theperformanceofcriticalfacilities(e.g.,hospitals,fireandpolicestations,schools,andemer-gencyoperationscenters)duringrecentnaturaldisastershasbeenimpairedbystorm-relateddamages, as documented by post-disaster reports. Critical facilities provide critical life-safetyservicestocitizensofaffectedareas.Thecourseisintendedtoenableparticipantstosupportandimplementdesigntechniquesandconstructionpracticesthatwillimprovebuildingperfor-manceandresultincriticalfacilitiesremainingfullyoperationalduringandafterfloodingandhigh-windevents.
Ifyouareinterestedinthistrainingcourse,pleasecontactyourregionalFEMAoffice(http://www.fema.gov/about/contact/regions.shtm)orPaulTertell,SeniorEngineer,BuildingScienceBranch/RiskReductionDivision,FEMAHQMitigationDirectorate,(202)[email protected].
BROCHURESBuilding Science for Disaster-Resilient Communities − Wind Hazard Publications (FEMA L-780 − December 2009) : 4
Thisbrochureprovidesreaderswithaquicksummaryofpublicationsthatwillhelpthemprepareforandmitigateagainstwindhazards.Itdescribeshowseverewindstormsoftendirectlydamageroofs,windows,andexteriorfinishes.Theimpactthatwindhasontheenvelopeofabuildingcanalsoimpactthesuperstructureofthebuilding,andbreachesinabuildingenvelopefrequentlycontributetoaddi-tionaldamages.Debrissuchassigns,roofingmaterial,andothersmallitemscanalsobecomeflyingmissilesduringwindevents,whichcanposeadangertoyourhomeorthesafetyofyouandyourfamily.
Properdesignandconstructionprovidesresilientbuildingsthatresistdamagesfromhurricane-forcewindsandotherhigh-windevents.
Building Science for Disaster-Resilient Communities − Hurricane Hazard Publications (FEMA L-781 − December 2009) : 4
Thisbrochureprovidesreaderswithaquicksummaryofpublicationsthatwillhelp themprepare forandmitigateagainsthurricanewindhazards.Duringahurricane,homes,businesses,publicbuildings,andinfrastructuremaybedam-agedordestroyedbymanydifferentstormhazards.Debriscanbreakwindowsand doors, allowing high winds and rain inside the home. In extreme storms(suchasHurricanesHugo,Andrew,andKatrina), the forceof thewindalonecan cause tremendous devastation, as trees and power lines topple and weak
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elementsofhomesandbuildingsfail.Roadsandbridgescanbewashedawayandhomessatu-ratedbyflooding.
Hurricanesposeaparticularhazardtobuildings,andproperdesignandconstructionarees-sentialtohelpbuildingswithstandtheimpactofthesestorms.
Building Science for Disaster-Resilient Communities − Flood Hazard Publications (FEMA L-782 − December 2009) : 4
Thisbrochureprovidesreaderswithaquicksummaryofpublicationsthatwillhelpthemprepareforandmitigateagainstfloodhazards.
Buildingslocatedinfloodhazardareasareatriskfromforcesgeneratedbyflood-waters.Theseforcescanincludehydrostaticforcesfromslowmovingfloodwaters,hydrodynamicforcesfromwavesandquicklymovingwater,aswellasscouraroundbuildingelements,erosion,andflood-bornedebris.
Building Science for Disaster-Resilient Communities − Seismic Hazard Publications (FEMA L-783 − December 2009) : 4
Thisbrochureprovidesreaderswithaquicksummaryofpublications thatwillhelpthemprepareforandmitigateagainstseismichazards.
AsamemberoftheNationalEarthquakeHazardsReductionProgram(NEHRP),FEMAseeks tomitigateearthquake losses in theUnitedStates through imple-mentationactivitiesinthefieldsofearthquakescienceandengineering.
FEMA’sBuildingScienceBranchdevelopsandproduceseffectivepracticesandpolicies for earthquake loss-reduction, techniques to reduce the seismic vul-nerability of facilities and systems, and works to improve seismic hazards identification andrisk-assessmentmethodsandtheiruse.
Reducing Flood Losses Through the International Codes: Meeting the Requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program (December 2008) : 4
The primary purpose of this brochure is to help communities decide how tocoordinatetheI -Codeswiththeirfloodplainmanagementprogramsandlanddevelopmentprocedures.Itdiscussesthebenefitsofdisaster-resistantcodes,com-munityresponsibilitiesundertheNFIP,andthebenefitsofadoptingstandardsthatexceedtheminimumrequirements.
Taking Shelter From the Storm: Building a Safe Room For Your Home or Small Business (FEMA L-233 − December 2008) : 4
ThisbrochureisaboutFEMA320,TakingShelterFromtheStorm,BuildingaSafeRoomForYourHomeorSmallBusiness,whichisnowinitsthirdedi-tion.Itbrieflydescribeshowhavingasaferoombuiltforyourhomeorsmallbusinesscanhelpprovide“near-absoluteprotection”foryouandyourfamilyoremployeesfrominjuryordeathcausedbythedangerousforcesofextremewindssuchastornadoesandhurricanes.
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PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY OR BUSINESS FROM DISASTER SERIESInthisseriesofpublicationsyoucanfindinformationonhowtoprotectyourself,yourhome,business,andpropertyfromvarioushazards.Thepublicationsaredividedintothreecategories:naturalhazards,flooding,andhighwinds.
http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/howto/index.shtm
Protect Your Business from All Natural Hazards :
These twopublicationsdescribehowprotectingyourbusiness fromdisasterscausedbynatu-ralhazardscaninvolveavarietyofactions,frominspectingandmaintainingyourbuildingstoinstallingprotectivedevices.Mostoftheseactions,especiallythosethataffectthestructureofyourbuildingsortheirutilitysystems,shouldbecarriedoutbyqualifiedmaintenancestafforprofessionalcontractorslicensedtoworkinyourstate,county,orcity.Oneexampleofdisasterprotectionissafelystoringtheimportantdocuments,electronicfiles,rawmaterials,andinven-toryrequiredfortheoperationofyourbusiness.
1. Protect Business Records and Inventory
2. Install a Generator for Emergency Power
http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=3259
Protect Your Property from Flooding :
Theseeightpublicationsofferinformationonhowprotectingyourpropertyfromfloodingcaninvolveavarietyofactions,frominspectingandmaintainingthebuildingtoinstallingprotec-tivedevices.Mostoftheseactions,especiallythosethataffectthestructureofyourbuildingoritsutilitysystems,shouldbecarriedoutbyqualifiedmaintenancestafforprofessionalcontrac-torslicensedtoworkinyourstate,county,orcity.
1. Build With Flood Damage Resistant Materials
2. Dry Floodproof Your Building
3. Add Waterproof Veneer to Exterior Walls
4. Raise Electrical System Components
5. Anchor Fuel Tanks
6. Raise or Floodproof HVAC Equipment
7. Install Sewer Backflow Valves
8. Protect Wells From Contamination by Flooding
http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=3262
Protect Your Property from High Winds :
Theseninepublicationsofferinformationonhowprotectingyourpropertyfromhighwindscan involvea varietyofactions, from inspectingandmaintainingyourbuilding to installing
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protectivedevices.Mostoftheseactions,especiallythosethataffecttheexteriorshellofyourbuilding, shouldbecarriedoutbyqualifiedmaintenance stafforprofessionalcontractors li-censedtoworkinyourstate,county,orcity.ForbuildingswithExteriorInsulationFinishingSystem(EIFS)walls,atypeofwalloftenusedforcommercialbuildings,oneexampleofwindprotectionisinspectingandmaintainingthewalls.
1. Maintain EIFS Walls
2. Protect Windows and Doors with Covers
3. Reinforce Double Entry Doors
4. Reinforce or Replace Garage Doors
5. Remove Trees and Potential Windborne Missiles
6. Secure Metal Siding and Metal Roofs
7. Secure Built-Up and Single-Ply Roofs
8. Secure Composition Shingle Roofs
9. Brace Gable End Roof Framing
http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=3263
Table 1. FEMA Flood and Wind Publications, Training Courses, and Workshops
Flood Damage Wind Damage Preparedness Accessibility
Building Science Publications
Protecting Manufactured Homes from Floods and Other Hazards (FEMA P-85 – Second Edition, November 2009)
4 4 : 4 8
Local Officials Guide for Coastal Construction (FEMA P-762 – February 2009)
4 4 4 : 4 8
Design and Construction Guidance for Community Safe Rooms (FEMA 361 – Second Edition, August 2008)
4 4 4 : 4 8
Taking Shelter From The Storm: Building a Safe Room For Your Home or Small Business (FEMA 320 – Third Edition, August 2008)
4 4 : 4 8
Reducing Flood Losses Through the International Codes (Third Edition, December 2007)
4 4 4 : 4 8
Home Builder’s Guide to Coastal Construction Technical Fact Sheet Series (FEMA 499 – August 2005)
4 4 4 : 4
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Flood Damage Wind Damage Preparedness Accessibility
Coastal Construction Manual: Principles and Practices of Planning, Siting, Designing, Constructing, and Maintaining Residential Buildings in Coastal Areas (FEMA 55 – November 2003)
4 4 4 4 8
Protecting Building Utilities From Flood Damage (FEMA 348 – November 1999) 4 4 : 4 8
Hurricane Publications
Above the Flood: Elevating Your Floodprone House (FEMA 347 – May 2000)
4 4 : 4 8
Against the Wind: Protecting Your Home from Hurricane and Wind Damage (FEMA 247 – December 1993)
4 4 : 4
Hurricane Recovery Advisories
Designing for Flood Levels Above the BFE (July 2006, revised in March 2009) 4 4 :
Enclosures and Breakaway Walls (March 2009) 4 4 :
Erosion, Scour, and Foundation Design (March 2009) 4 4 :
Metal Roof Systems in High-Wind Regions (March 2009) 4 4 :
Minimizing Water Intrusion Through Roof Vents in High-Wind Regions (March 2009) 4 4 :
Siding Installation in High-Wind Regions (March 2009) 4 4 :
Design and Construction in Coastal A Zones (December 2005, revised in January 2009)
4 4 :
Attachment of Brick Veneer in High-Wind Regions (December 2005, revised in January 2009)
4 4 :
Attachment of Rooftop Equipment in High-Wind Regions (May 2006, revised in July 2006)
4 4 :
Rooftop Attachment of Lightning Protection Systems in High-Wind Regions (May 2006, revised in July 2006)
4 4 :
Reconstruction Guidance Using Hurricane Katrina Surge Inundation and Advisory Base Flood Elevations (November 2005)
4 4 :
Initial Restoration for Flooded Buildings (November 2005) 4 4 :
The ABC’s of Returning to Flooded Buildings (November 2005) 4 4 :
Roof Underlayment for Asphalt Shingle Roofs (November 2004) 4 4 :
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Flood Damage Wind Damage Preparedness Accessibility
Tile Roofing for Hurricane-Prone Areas (November 2004) 4 4 :
Asphalt Shingle Roofing for High-Wind Regions (September 2004) 4 4 :
Mitigation Assessment Team Reports
Hurricanes
Mitigation Assessment Team Report – Hurricane Ike in Texas and Louisiana: Building Performance Observations, Recommendations, and Technical Guidance (FEMA P-757 – April 2009)
4 4 4 : 4 8
Mitigation Assessment Team Report – Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Coast: Building Performance Observations, Recommendations, and Technical Guidance (FEMA 549 – July 2006)
4 4 4 : 4 8
Mitigation Assessment Team Report – Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Coast: Summary Report (FEMA 548 – April 2006)
4 4 4 : 4 8
Mitigation Assessment Team Report – Hurricane Ivan in Alabama and Florida: Building Performance Observations, Recommendations, and Technical Guidance (FEMA 489 – August 2005)
4 4 4 : 4 8
Mitigation Assessment Team Report – Hurricane Charley in Florida: Building Performance Observations, Recommendations, and Technical Guidance (FEMA 488 – April 2005)
4 4 : 4 8
Summary Report on Building Performance 2004 Hurricane Season (FEMA 490 – March 2005)
4 4 4 : 4 8
Building Performance Assessment Report – Hurricane Georges in the Gulf Coast: Building Performance Observations, Recommendations, and Technical Guidance (FEMA 338 – March 1999)
4 4 4 : 4
Building Performance Assessment Report – Hurricane Georges in Puerto Rico: Building Performance Observations, Recommendations, and Technical Guidance (FEMA 339 – March 1999)
4 4 4 : 4
Building Performance Assessment Report – Hurricane Fran in North Carolina: Building Performance Observations, Recommendations, and Technical Guidance (FEMA 290 – March 1997)
4 4 4 : 4
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Flood Damage Wind Damage Preparedness Accessibility
Building Performance Assessment Report – Hurricane Opal in Florida: Building Performance Observations, Recommendations, and Technical Guidance (FEMA 281 – August 1996)
4 4 : 4
Building Performance Assessment Report – Hurricane Iniki in Hawaii: Building Performance Observations, Recommendations, and Technical Guidance (FIA 23 – March 1993)
4 4 4 : 4
Building Performance Assessment Report – Hurricane Andrew in Florida: Building Performance Observations, Recommendations, and Technical Guidance (FIA 22 – February 1993)
4 4 : 4
Tornadoes Building Performance Assessment Report – Midwest Tornadoes of May 3, 1999: Building Performance Observations, Recommendations, and Technical Guidance (FEMA 342 – July 1999)
4 : 4
Floods Mitigation Assessment Team Report
– Midwest Floods of 2008 in Iowa and Wisconsin (FEMA P-765, 2009)
4 4 : 4 8
Mitigation Publications
Substantial Improvement/Damage Damage Desk Reference (FEMA P-758 – scheduled to be published in 2010)
4 4 : 4 8
Substantial Damage Estimator (FEMA P-784 CD – January 2010 4 4 8
Recommended Residential Construction for Coastal Areas: Building on Strong and Safe Foundations (FEMA 550 – Second Edition, December 2009)
4 4 4 : 4 8
Homeowner’s Guide to Retrofitting: Six Ways to Protect Your Home From Flooding (FEMA P-312 – December 2009)
4 4 : 4
Safe Room Resources CD (FEMA 388-CD – revised March 2009) 4 4 8
Engineering Principles and Practices for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Buildings (FEMA 259 – January 1995)
4 4 : 4
Risk Management Series
Natural Hazard RMS Publications
Handbook for Rapid Visual Screening of Buildings to Evaluate Terrorism Risks (FEMA 455 – March 2009)
4 4 4 : 4 8
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Flood Damage Wind Damage Preparedness Accessibility
Design Guide for Improving Hospital Safety in Earthquakes, Floods, and High Winds (FEMA 577 – June 2007)
4 4 4 : 4 8
Design Guide for Improving Critical Facility Safety from Flooding and High Winds (FEMA 543 – January 2007)
4 4 4 : 4 8
Design Guide for Improving School Safety in Earthquakes, Floods, and High Winds (FEMA 424 – January 2004)
4 4 4 : 4 8
Technical Bulletins
Technical Bulletin 0 – User's Guide to Technical Bulletins (TB-0 – March 2009) 4 4 4 : 4 8
Technical Bulletin 1 – Openings in Foundation Walls and Walls of Enclosures (TB-1 – August 2008)
4 4 : 4 8
Technical Bulletin 2 – Flood Damage-Resistant Materials Requirements (TB-2 – August 2008)
4 4 : 4 8
3-93 Non-Residential Floodproofing – Requirements and Certification (FIA-TB-3 – April 1993)
4 4 : 4 8
4-93 Elevator Installation (FIA-TB-4 – April 1993) 4 4 : 4 8
Technical Bulletin 5 – Free-of-Obstruction Requirements (TB-5 – August 2008) 4 4 : 4 8
6-93 Below-Grade Parking Requirements (FIA-TB-6 – April 1993) 4 4 : 4 8
7-93 Wet Floodproofing Requirements (FIA-TB-7 – December 1993) 4 4 : 4 8
8-96 Corrosion Protection for Metal Connectors in Coastal Areas (FIA-TB-8 – August 1996)
4 4 : 4 8
Technical Bulletin 9 – Design and Construction Guidance for Breakaway Walls (TB-9 – August 2008)
4 4 : 4 8
10-01 Ensuring that Structures Built on Fill In or Near Special Flood Hazard Areas are Reasonably Safe From Flooding (FIA-TB-10 – May 2001)
4 4 : 4 8
11-01 Crawlspace Construction for Buildings Located in Special Flood Hazard Areas (FIA-TB-11 – November 2001)
4 4 : 4 8
Tornado Recovery Advisories
Tornado Risks and Hazards in the Midwest United States (FEMA DR-1699-RA1 – August 2007)
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Flood Damage Wind Damage Preparedness Accessibility
Storm Shelters: Selecting Design Criteria (FEMA DR-1699-RA2 – August 2007) 4 4 :
Residential Sheltering: In-Residence and Stand-Alone Shelters (FEMA DR-1699-RA3 – August 2007)
4 4 :
Understanding and Improving Performance of Older Manufactured Homes During High-Wind Events (FEMA DR-1679-RA4 – April 2007)
4 4 :
Understanding and Improving Performance of New Manufactured Homes During High-Wind Events (FEMA DR-1679-RA5 – April 2007)
4 4 :
Flood Recovery Advisories
Considerations for Rebuilding Your Flood-Damaged House (September 2009) 4 4 :
Design Considerations for Improving Critical Facility Functionality During Flood Events (September 2009)
4 4 :
Training Courses and Workshops
Coastal Construction Workshop for Home Builders (FEMA 499) 4 4 4
http://www.training.fema.gov
Introduction to Coastal Foundation Design and Construction for Local Building Officials (FEMA 550)
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Introduction to Coastal Foundation Design and Construction for Design Professionals (FEMA 550)
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The Flood Provisions of the International Code Series and ASCE 24 4 4
http://www.training.fema.gov
Multi-Hazard Mitigation Design Considerations (EMI 312) 4 4 4
http://www.training.fema.gov
Design and Construction of Safe Rooms for Architects and Engineers (FEMA 361) 4 4 4
http://www.training.fema.gov
Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Buildings (EMI 279) 4 4
http://www.training.fema.gov
Residential Coastal Construction (EMI 386) 4 4 4
http://www.training.fema.gov
Design Guide for Improving Critical Facility Safety from Flooding and High Winds: Providing Protection to People and Buildings (FEMA 543)
4 4 4
http://www.training.fema.gov
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Flood Damage Wind Damage Preparedness Accessibility
Brochures
Building Science for Disaster-Resilient Communities − Wind Hazard Publications (FEMA L-780)
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Building Science for Disaster-Resilient Communities − Hurricane Hazard Publications (FEMA L-781)
4: 4
Building Science for Disaster-Resilient Communities − Flood Hazard Publications (FEMA L-782)
4: 4
Building Science for Disaster-Resilient Communities − Seismic Hazard Publications (FEMA L-783)
4: 4
Reducing Flood Losses Through the International Codes: Meeting the Requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program
4 4
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Taking Shelter From the Storm: Building a Safe Room For Your Home or Small Business (FEMA L-233)
4 4: 4
Protect Your Property or Business From Disaster Series
Protect Your Business from All Natural Hazards 4 4 4 :
Protect Your Property from Flooding 4 4 :Protect Your Property from High Winds 4 4 :
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