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Author
Publisher
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, FEMA
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Every year, flooding in the U.S. results in nearly $8 billion in flood losses and 82 fatalities. Damage to building systems-- mechanical, electrical, plumbing and other utility elements-- can cause delays in post-flood building re-occupancy. This publication illustrates the design and construction of utility systems that comply with the National Flood Insurance Program.
Author
Publisher
U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, FEMA
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Flooding is the most common natural hazard in the United States and results in more fatalities and higher losses on average than any other natural hazard. Since 2001, the average annual flood losses in the United States were more than $10.4 billion, and from 1978 to mid-2012, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) paid more than $41.3 billion in flood insurance claims. Flood hazard mitigation can be achieved in several ways and is often different...
