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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: City of Belleville AcquisitionThis document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "The City of Belleville is located across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, Missouri. The City experiences repetitive flooding along Richland Creek in various locations identified as 100-year floodplain. Most recently, the 1996 flood was the worst the City has encountered in 15 years and prompted the implementation of the acquisition program. The City received funding to acquire 36 properties, including 19 residences, two commercial properties, and 15 vacant lots. The acquisition project involved demolishing the acquired structures and clearing the land to open space. The properties acquired will be retained by the City for open space and to be included in the Richland Creek Greenway Project." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Cape Mendocino Seismic RetrofitThis document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "On April 25 and 26, 1992, three powerful earthquakes rocked the Cape Mendocino area of Northern California. This series of quakes, measuring 7.1, 6.2 and 6.5 respectively, emanated from a complex geological area known as the Mendocino Triple Junction. Three major faults, the San Andreas, the Mendocino fracture zone and the Cascadia subduction zone, meet at this point forming one of the most seismically active areas in the United States. [...] The reality is that there is an extreme likelihood that Humboldt County will experience more earthquakes of equal or greater magnitude. Vulnerability for future earthquake damage is very high, particularly for housing of the low to moderate income population. The Redwood Community Action Agency (RCAA), based in Eureka, CA, is a non-profit organization for Humboldt County. The Agency applied for and received a grant from FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program of $324,000 to retrofit homes of low income owner-occupants. This grant, in combination with funds from local sources, provides funding for what has become the Seismic Safety & Retrofit for Residential Structures Program." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Centralia Home Elevation ProjectThis document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "Approximately every five years, heavy winter rains force the Chehalis and Skookumchuck Rivers outside their banks, flooding as many as 600 homes and businesses throughout the City of Centralia. With six Federally declared flood disasters since 1975, City officials and residents knew that something had to be done to break the cycle of flooding. [...] In February 1997, the City was granted approval to expend $1.5 million in HMGP funds to elevate 48 homes that have experienced repetitive flood losses. This grant has been supplemented twice, so that the City of Centralia would be able to fund the elevation of at least 80, or approximately 17 percent, of at-risk homes. The total cost for the Centralia HMGP-funded elevation project is now $3,131,140. Of that total, 75 percent was funded by FEMA, 12.5 percent by the State of Washington, and 12.5 percent by individual homeowners." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Carl Crislers Elevated HomeThis document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "Wheelchair-bound Carl Crisler, a decorated World War II veteran and retired deputy sheriff, was 75 when his River Road home in Forestville, California, was flooded. Mr. Crisler's home is situated on one third of an acre 100 yards from the banks of the Russian River. In January of 1995, seven feet of mud and water flooded his home causing serious damage. When the structure was flooded again, in March of 1995, Crisler and his wife suffered a total loss. Their home was condemned. The electrical system, walls, floors, ceilings, cabinetry, appliances and electronics were lost. The septic system needed replacement. The foundation needed rebuilding. [...] The Crislers received $600 from FEMA to use for purchase of a new $8,000 septic system. A $5,000 USDA loan obtained by DRI partially paid for installation of a motorized handicap access lift. The Deluge Response Interfaith (DRI) estimates that nearly $30,000 was spent on the elevation and that another $60,000 was spent on complete renovation of the house." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Cassandro Wash DamThis document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "North Wickenburg is home to close to 100 families that are in the middle to low-income group. These residences were in the floodway, Cassandro Wash, which was the oldest part of the city. The community experienced severe flooding many times. At one time, water was so deep in the streets that emergency vehicles could not pass through. The City of Wickenburg pursued a Letter of Map Revision (LOMAR) thru the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). As a result, the city teamed with the Maricopa County Flood Control District to build the Cassandro Wash Dam. The dam was built to alleviate flooding of the homes on the Cassandro Wash and to allow future development of the property." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Acquisition and Relocation from Multiple HazardsThis document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "After the 1994 Northridge Earthquake, the Castaic Union School District conducted a study of the earthquake-related risks. The District had 63 buildings that was a mix of permanent and portable structures with construction dating as far back as 1917, serving approximately 1,200 students and 115 staff. The San Andreas and San Gabriel fault systems, two of the most active faults in the Nation, pass through the District's area. The assessment revealed that earthquake-related damage was not the only risk. Besides seismic damage, the study revealed two additional threats: flooding from the Castaic Dam (located only 1.7 miles upstream) and fire or explosion from a rupture in nearby oil pipelines (a 1925 gas-welded pipeline, and a 1964 modern arcwelded steel pipeline). If the dam were to fail, the 2,200-acre reservoir could release nearly 105 billion gallons of water, inundating the area below with 50 feet of water." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Alenaio Stream Flood Control ProjectThis document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "It was November 2000 when more than 27 inches of rain fell on the city of Hilo in a 24-hour period. The banks of the Alenaio Stream overflowed, and the water marks reached 10 feet high. Fortunately for the community of Hilo, the floodwall was 12 feet high. [...] It was in 1994 when the Water Resources Development Act of 1990 authorized the Secretary of the Army to construct a watershed to control and direct floodwaters. This project was designed to contain the 100-year flood, removing the flood designation for eight properties. One of these is the Hilo Central Fire Station, which was then eligible for a Hazard Mitigation (404) Grant to seismically retrofit the Drying Tower. The floodwall guides the water into the channel and terminates in a catch basin, which also serves as a soccer field. The soccer field was constructed in an area where commercial structures had previously been flooded and destroyed by Tsunamis. The excess water from the channel captured in the soccer field ultimately flows to the Pacific Ocean." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Atmore Plaza on Dry GroundThis document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "Atmore Plaza was known for its chronic flooding, along with the other structures located in the 142--acre Owen Street drainage area. The existing 1940's drainage system could not handle the volume of surface water that accumulated during heavy rains. To the pleasant surprise of many residents, Atmore Plaza did not flood during Hurricane Ivan. The success was due to a recently expanded drainage system." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Bader Recovery ProjectThis document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "During June of 1995, four major, record rainfalls caused flooding and landslides with such velocities that structures in the valley were knocked off their foundations. This 500-year flood event served to change permanently the mountain, the course of the stream below it, and the lives of the Baders. The Baders, a family with young children, had all of their financial resources tied up in the property. The Baders sought assistance from their local government who in turn joined with the State and Federal teams in developing and evaluating alternatives. The most cost effective alternative was to relocate the house to higher ground (already owned by them), where it will be at a much lower risk of flood or landslide." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Backwater Valves Protect BasementsThis document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "The City of South Portland has an old combined sewer system. When it rains, all of the runoff goes into the system. When heavy rain and flooding occurs, the sewer system is overwhelmed and the cellars of houses are swamped. This has resulted in health hazards and repeated damage to items in the basements. [...] In February 1998, the City began its Backwater Valve Program and installed valves in 89 participating houses within 5 months. Each valve cost $397, including installation. The city council approved expenditure of $35,000. Of that, the Federal share was $26,250 and the City paid the rest. The program is considered a success." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Enlarged Community Park Prevents Damage to HomesThis document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "After 34 homes on the west side of the Skagit River, opposite downtown Mount Vernon, were severely damaged in the 1996 floods, city officials concluded it was time to take aggressive steps to prevent this kind of damage in the future. In partnership with the Washington State Division of Emergency Management and FEMA, the City of Mount Vernon acquired 34 flood-prone properties."United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Boeing Retrofits Hardware SystemsThis document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "Deep inside the earth's crust, pressures are building that eventually will result in an earthquake of epic proportions. Deep inside Boeing, a few good people are busily tying everything down. One of them, Doug Marsh, became a believer after the Kobe, Japan, earthquake in 1995. He vividly remembers seeing film footage of workers freezing at the onset of the tremors--only reacting as equipment started falling all around them. [...] A seismic disturbance is something that every server administrator fears. It's not just the potential of losing all the data since the last backup; it's the likely unavailability of replacement hardware when a tower topples. But the question was when they could afford to take down the system to install safeguards. Thanks to Marsh and his team, they don't have to wonder. Working with the vendors who make the server isolation hardware, Marsh helped develop a number of new methods for installation and upgrade that operators can perform while the server is online. In fact, the step-by-step processes that the Computing Disaster Preparedness group wrote to accompany them have become the industry standard for seismic mitigation procedures." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Biotechnology Company Implements Seismic SafetyThis document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "Genentech, Inc., is a leading biotechnology company that discovers, develops, manufactures and markets human pharmaceuticals for significant unmet medical needs. Twelve of the currently marketed biotechnology products stem from Genentech science. Science at Genentech focuses primarily on three areas of medicine: cardiovascular, oncology and endocrinology. To protect their employees and reduce business interruptions in the event of a natural disaster, Genentech has developed a comprehensive disaster preparedness program. The program includes the establishment of a fully trained and supplied emergency response team and the evaluation of the structural integrity of their facilities." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Brewery Avoids Business Disruption Following EarthquakeThis document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "Anheuser-Busch operates a large brewery just a few miles from the epicenter of the January 17, 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The facility serves the company's markets throughout the Southwest and Pacific regions. Because it is in a high earthquake hazard area, Anheuser-Busch initiated a risk reduction program at the brewery in the early 1980s. A risk assessment of critical buildings and equipment was performed. Those with unacceptable levels of risk were seismically upgraded, without impacting daily operations. Seismic reinforcements were designed for a number of buildings and the critical equipment contained within, including buildings housing beverage production and vats where the beer is stored and aged. The Northridge Earthquake produced very strong ground motion, causing extensive damage in the immediate vicinity of the brewery. However, post-earthquake surveys conducted by the company's engineering consultants, indicated that none of the retrofitted structures sustained damage." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Blackstone Tree Trimming MeasuresThis document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "After a 1998 ice storm wreaked havoc on power lines, cables, trees, and cut power to Blackstone residents for hours, town manager Larry Palmore decided it was enough. 'Then last year [2002] we had another ice storm and a couple of small twisters. That was enough. There was no question we had to do something to keep from losing power and having downed (power) lines all over the place,' Palmore said. Palmore and his work crew began a tree-trimming campaign in this community of nearly 15,000 residents to reduce the risk of losing power due to downed trees and branches during severe storms, thereby increasing the safety of the people of Blackstone." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Black Pond Slough Detention Facility for FloodwatersThis document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "The City of McGehee has experienced flooding in the residential area east of and adjacent to Black Pond Slough many times over the last 10 years. [...] The proposed mitigation alternative was the construction of a detention basin on the west side of the affected subdivision. It was conceived for the storm water to flow and to be held in the 17-acre basin for a period of time instead of overflowing into the subdivision. When the slough returns to normal levels, the water in the basin would be slowly pumped back into the ditch." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Bethany Beach Removable Access RampThis document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "Major coastal storms, with approximately a six-year frequency, severely damaged the old permanently-installed handicapped beach access ramp. This presented danger from wind-borne and water-borne debris to the adjacent fixed structures as well as any passersby. It also entailed responses by emergency services personnel. Additionally, loss of the ramp resulted in the loss of beach privileges to many handicapped persons. The local governing body of the Town of Bethany Beach applied to the State of Delaware for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds to construct a new removable ramp to allow for wheelchair access over the sand. Bethany Beach agreed to provide all of the non-Federal matching funds for the project." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Tall Order After IsabelThis document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "Standing in her front yard, her back to the Chesapeake Bay, Brenda Tucker gazed at the collapsed roof marking the spot where Hurricane Isabel's waves crashed through her house, carrying away her 40-year-old cottage's Florida room and a 30-foot deck. [...] The Maryland Department of the Environment said 78,000 improved properties are within Maryland's 100-year flood plains. Of those, more than 51,000 (about two-thirds) have flood insurance policies. John M. Joyce, the department's flood insurance coordinator, said insured homeowners whose houses were destroyed or 'substantially damaged' (more than 50 percent of fair market value), may receive up to $30,000 to cover the costs of raising their homes above the flood line." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Safe Place to Go: Alabamas Safe Room and Community Shelter ProgramThis document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "In Dec. 2000, strong storms that moved through the State of Alabama resulted in 12 deaths and more than 300 homes being damaged in the six most severely damaged counties. All due to tornadoes. During the recovery phase of this disaster, Federal and State mitigation staff counseled more than 900 individuals and distributed 2,800 publications on Safe Rooms and wind resistant construction. In a two-week period, mitigation staff traveled 780 miles throughout the State and set up booths in home improvement stores, shopping malls, county courthouses, and even at outdoor temporary shelters in rural damaged areas. The Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA), through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), implemented phase one of a Safe Room grant program." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Above Ground Safe Room Stands Up to TornadoThis document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "Don Staley and his family are no strangers to storms and tornados. Their first home was hit by a tornado in October 1998 and suffered minor damage but was destroyed by another tornado on May 3, 1999. They rode out both storms inside the house. 'It was such a frightening sound,' he said. 'We decided we weren't going to ride out another one inside the house.' In December 2000, the Staley's new home was ready. Shortly after moving in, they had an above ground safe room constructed on the back patio. The concrete room has 8 inch thick walls, an 18 inch thick ceiling, a 10 inch foundation and a sliding entry door made of 12 gauge steel with three-quarter inch plywood on each side. The safe room is equipped with battery-powered lights and a battery-powered television." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Tribes Path to MitigationThis document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "The Poarch Creek Indian Reservation, located northwest of the City of Atmore, had a challenging storm water drainage problem. Rain runoff placed property and tribal members at risk to flood damages. Using a thorough approach, the Poarch Creek Indian Reservation took steps to reduce the risk and associated vulnerability to the safety and economic condition of its community." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Mitigation Prevents Bridge Damage in West VirginiaThis document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "Many West Virginia homeowners and businesses took steps after floods to make their property more secure from flood damage. Some of those efforts were tested in the latest floods and landslides that began Memorial Day weekend 2004. It isn't only individuals and businesses that can make property more resistant to floods. Local and State governments also can take mitigation action. Public assistance or 'infrastructure' mitigation takes many forms, but one of the most successful has been upgrading flood-damaged bridges when they are being replaced because of flood damage." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency2005-01-07
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: 91st Avenue Wastewater Treatment PlantThis document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "The 91st Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), located along the Salt River in the City of Phoenix, Arizona, has been at risk from the continued soil erosion of the existing bank. It was determined that flooding greater than a 10-year event could potentially cause a 600-foot lateral migration of the north bank of the Salt River. Under this scenario the out-fall channel, the Tolleson Landfill, a portion of the chlorine contact chambers, and a portion of the south holding ponds would be destroyed. A mitigation project was undertaken by Maricopa County and the City of Tolleson." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Buyouts Cancel ComplaintsThis document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "Whenever it rained more than two inches, Bill Higgins' phone would ring. 'My basement's flooding again! Can't you do something to help?' Unfortunately, as a water engineer for Cobb County, there wasn't much Higgins could do to help anguished residents of Leasa Court and Cynthia Court, whose homes were built in the floodplains of Little Noon-Day Creek and Sewell Mill Creek respectively. 'All we could do was explain to them that their house was built before 1988, before our current floodplain ordinance,' Higgins said. 'Back then, you could build in the floodplain.' This year, when Hurricane Ivan dumped more than five inches of rain on Cobb County - much of it falling in as little as half an hour - Higgins' phone remained quiet. 'It was a relief not to get called by those folks again,' he said. What made Hurricane Ivan's heavy rain different? 'Last year, we bought out 19 houses on Leasa Court and four houses on Cynthia Court, eliminating residential damage in the most severe of the chronic flooding areas in this part of the county,' Higgins said. Buying out these homes proved to be the most cost-effective solution to Cobb County's continual flooding problems. Two FEMA programs helped make it possible for the County to buy the properties on Leasa Court - the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). Staff from the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) worked closely with Cobb County on grant application development, review, and in recommending them for FEMA funding." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Brigham Hill Road: Preventing WashoutsThis document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "Vermont has received 11 Federally declared disasters in the past decade as result of flooding. [...] The towns of Colchester, Milton and Essex joined together following the damage to tackle persistent flood damage on a shared thoroughfare, the Brigham Hill and Mars Hollow Roads. Today residents are seeing significant benefits from this mitigation. A grant from FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) covered 75 percent of the $95,245 cost." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Built to Code - Port Charlotte Home Safely Weathered Hurricane CharleyThis document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. From the document: "After the whipping winds and rain of Hurricane Charley subsided, residents of Port Charlotte ventured out to inspect the damage. The extent of damage to older homes in the neighborhood ranged from moderate window and roof damage, to homes that were substantially damaged or totally destroyed. In the midst of all this, the Fodor home, remained almost without damage. [...] The Fodor's house is not unique. Construction is wood frame with stucco exterior, and cement, barrel tile roof. The house was built to comply with the local floodplain ordinance and building code in force in 2001. A basic, safe, strong, and storm resistant home is affordable to people building a new home." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Hospital Haven: Facelift Provides Safe Hurricane Refuge for Young PatientsThis document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. This Best Practice Story describes that, "The fanciful, brightly colored exterior of the Miami Children's Hospital (MCH) belies the inherent strength of the facility, which can be used as a medical shelter during hurricanes. Beginning in 2001, the building underwent a state--of-the-art retrofit to enable it to withstand a Category 4 hurricane. It is now wrapped in a hurricane-resistant shell." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency2006-04-20
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Falmouth Flood of 1997: Home Acquisitions Mitigate Future LossesThis document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. This Best Practice Story describes that, "On the night of March 1, 1997, heavy rains caused the Licking River to rise to over 24 feet above its flood stage, sending a wall of water into the town. The flood, which reached 50 feet at its height, was the worst in the town's history, breaking the previous record of 47 feet set in 1964. Five people were killed, and nearly one thousand people lost their homes and had to be evacuated to nearby churches and Pendleton County High School. The damage was estimated at over $50 million. By April, the City Council had agreed to apply for federal assistance to acquire and demolish some of the homes that had been badly damaged or destroyed by the flood. The City received a $3 million grant through FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) to acquire 83 properties. City officials were also able to obtain a Community Development Block Grant to cover the 13 percent local share required for participation in the HMGP. Participants in the acquisition project were given fair market pre----disaster value for their homes. The houses were demolished, and the land will remain open space in perpetuity in order to mitigate future flood losses." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency2006-04-24
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: After Andrew, South Florida Family Keeps Vow to Be Hurricane-ReadyThis document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. This Best Practice Story describes that, "Barbara Schwartz, who lived for weeks without electricity after Hurricane Andrew ravaged South Florida in 1992, knows how to keep her family hurricane ready. 'We never wait until the last minute once we get the notice of when a storm will hit our area,' noted Schwartz. 'Being ready means we will be better able to cope with hardships that can come after the main storm has passed.'" This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency2006-04-19
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Warren County C.O.W.S. and C.A.L.V.E.S ProgramThis document is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Best Practices Portfolio. The Best Practices Portfolio is a collection of true stories about people and communities who have experienced disasters, and what mitigation they used to survive, rebuild, and prepare for disasters. This Best Practice Story describes that, "The 85,000 residents of Warren County, Kentucky, face a variety of natural hazards, such as tornadoes and other severe weather, chemical spills, flash flooding, landslides, earthquakes, and forest fires. A warning system alerts residents of impending danger, enabling them to take the necessary precautions to protect their lives and property. In 1974, 31 residents of the small city of Brandenburg were killed by tornadoes. In July 1997, Warren County was awarded a grant through FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) to install twelve Community Outdoor Warning Sirens, or C.O.W.S. In June 1999, the County received HMGP funds to install 250 indoor Community Activated Lifesaving Voice Emergency Systems, or C.A.L.V.E.S." This and other individual FEMA Best Practices documents are also combined in "Mitigation Best Practices: Public and Private Sector Best Practice Stories for All Activity/Project Types in All States and Territories Relating to All Hazards [August 10, 2011]," which can be accessed at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=683132]United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency2006-04-24