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FEMA Building Science Branch: Flood and Wind Mitigation Accomplishments in Fiscal Year 2010 and the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2011
"The Building Science Branch develops mitigation guidance that focuses on creating disasterresilient communities. Our research-based guidance promotes best practices designed to create safer communities and reduce the loss of life and property. The Building Science Branch of the FEMA [Federal Emergency Management Agency] Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration (FIMA) Risk Reduction Division works with industry groups, consulting experts, and State and local communities to provide state-ofthe- art technical hazard mitigation solutions for buildings. This annual report provides highlights of accomplishments related specifically to flood and wind mitigation, including publications, conference participation, and training and outreach efforts. These accomplishments demonstrate how FEMA and its partners are reducing disaster loss throughout the country. The accomplishments detailed in this report include those completed in fiscal year (FY) 2010 and the first quarter (Q1) of FY 2011."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2011-04
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Mitigation Assessment Teams (MATs) for Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Georgia [Daily Reports May 7- 12, 2011]
"A massive tornado outbreak affected the Southern, Midwestern, and Eastern United States from April 25--28, 2011. Tornadoes rated as high as EF4 and EF5 on the Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale caused profound destruction in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia. Although the National Weather Service (NWS) is still evaluating and rating the tornadoes that occurred during this period, it appears to have been the most significant tornado outbreak--causing the most severe impact and loss of life--the U.S. has experienced in several generations. FEMA [Federal Emergency Management Agency] has deployed three MATs [Mitigation Assessment Teams] to tornado-damaged areas of AL, MS, TN, and GA. The MATs headed into the field on Friday, May 6, 2011, for a 7 to 8-day deployment. Their goals are: (1) investigate and assess the performance of safe rooms and shelters, and document damages observed; (2) investigate and assess residential building performance, focusing on newer construction where possible; (3) investigate and assess the performance of critical and essential facilities (e.g., hospitals, schools, emergency operation centers, fire stations, communication towers, etc.); (4) evaluate operational issues resulting from damage of critical facilities (e.g., the effect of damage on response and recovery); and (5) evaluate and provide field evidence to determine the tornado ratings on the EF Scale for the evaluated locations."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2011-05-12
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FEMA Strategic Plan: Fiscal Years 2011-2014
"This strategic plan was developed with an understanding of contemporary practices, lessons from past experience, and an appreciation for what the future may bring. The FEMA [Federal Emergency Management Agency] 2011--2014 initiatives will make FEMA a more flexible and adaptive organization capable of responding to new situations, capitalizing on opportunities, and quickly adjusting to changing environments. The initiatives will foster greater community engagement, and unity of effort and purpose among all members of the emergency management team, with the goal of achieving more effective emergency management outcomes for the Nation."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2011-02
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Draft Environmental Assessment: Harris County Flood Control District Project ID E535-01-00-E004: Jersey Village, Harris County, Texas
"On September 13, 2008, President Bush declared a major disaster as a result of damage due to Hurricane Ike (FEMA-1791-DR-TX). As a direct result of Hurricane Ike's heavy rainfall inundating Jersey Village, Texas, severe flooding caused damages to several structures located in the community. The Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) has prepared and submitted an application for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). HCFCD has prepared and submitted the application through the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM). Under this application, FEMA is considering funding the construction of improvements to a stormwater detention basin to reduce the likelihood of future flooding in this area. The HMGP is authorized under Section 404 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act which is a funding source for cost-effective measures that would reduce or eliminate the threat of future similar damage to a facility during a disaster. This Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, the President's Council on Environmental Quality regulations to implement NEPA (40 Code of Federal Regulations [CFR] Parts 1500-1508), and FEMA's regulations implementing NEPA (44 CFR Part 10). FEMA is required to consider potential environmental impacts before funding or approving actions and projects. The purpose of this EA is to analyze the potential environmental impacts associated with the proposed project. FEMA will use the findings in this EA to determine whether to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) or issue a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2011-05
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Noahs Ark: A First Person Account
This 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 February 8, 1996, my family and I faced the most difficult challenge of our lives. We were forced to leave our home because of water rising from the Columbia and Lewis Rivers. Water was entering through our front door. What followed was five days of 5 feet of water in our home. Almost everything was destroyed. This was a bit of a shock as we do not live on either river. However, we do live in the floodplain, which by the way never floods (or so we were told). We carried structure but not content insurance so as we sat in our tiny, 20 foot borrowed trailer, and I tried to figure out what to do. [...] I started with the insurance settlement and used it to raise the house on its foundation. After that, things got a little scary as I had no idea how we were going to complete the project. We purchased a 5th-wheel travel trailer and moved it onto the site just to keep our sanity." 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 Agency
2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Newton- Acquisition Project
This 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 the Newton mitigation project, FEMA funded the acquisition and demolition of 20 residential and 19 commercial structures. The total cost of the project was $754,464. All but one business moved out of the floodplain. For five of the first nine days of March 1998, a storm system inundated Georgia with torrential rain. More than 40 percent of Georgia's counties had some level of flooding. The buyout of 39 residential and business properties after the 1994 flood proved to be an effective investment in Newton." 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 Agency
2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: New Building Codes Reduce Risk Along Gulf Coast
This 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: "Following Hurricane Ivan's landfall on Sept. 15, 2004, Alabama homeowners with houses built to a higher building standard were rewarded with significantly less damage. The higher building standard, contained in the International Building Code (IBC), requires far better construction materials and sturdier framing for winds up to 140 mph. Understanding the risk of hurricanes, Al Bradley decided to build his home in Orange Beach, Alabama, to minimize potential damages from hurricane winds and tidal surges. Though Mr. Bradley had received his building permits before Orange Beach adopted the new IBC in June 2004, he decided to incorporate the new code into his construction. As a result, he had virtually no damage. Wade Nofziger, of FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Team in Alabama, said 'Compared to all the damage around the home, its survival was quite a visual contrast to the devastation in the area "" even the back deck steps survived.'" 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 Agency
2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: New Orleans Elevations
This 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 New Orleans and Orleans Parish currently has a total of 4,279 structures on the National Flood Insurance Program's (NFIP) repetitive loss list. Structure elevation has been considered an effective alternative in many situations to eliminate the flood damages to a flood prone structure. Recent technology has substantially reduced the cost to elevate the complete concrete slab structure with the slab attached. Typically the elevation process is less disruptive than experiencing another flood and is cost effective for repetitive loss structures. The process does not adversely affect the environment because construction remains within the existing footprint of the structure." 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 Agency
2005-01-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Moving from Harms Way Pays Off
This 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: "For 30 years, Robert and Gale Stradley's home escaped the intermittent threat of flooding. However, when Hurricane Floyd struck in September 1999, the couple was not so lucky. Gail Stradley and her husband stayed with friends while they waited for Floyd's floodwaters to recede. 'The water came up above our windows and our house sat in water for seven long days,' she said. 'It was a scary picture. We lost every single thing, and my husband's business was [run] out of our house.' With the help of FEMA grants for temporary housing and a low-interest loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration through their own bank, the Stradleys were able to rebuild and elevate their home, moving it out of harm's way." 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 Agency
2005-01-01
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Environmental Assessment: Sierra Fire Protection District, Fire Station #36 (formerly #40) Thomas Creek
"Sierra Fire Protection District (District) has applied to the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Federal financial assistance to construct the Thomas Creek Fire Station (proposed project) in Washoe County, Nevada. The assistance would be provided to the District as the grantee through the Assistance to the Fire Fighters Grant Program (EMW-2009-FC-01357). The proposal is for the District to build an 8,000 square foot fire station in a specific location to reduce response times to 65% of the District population. The current sixteen minute response time would be cut by 50% to less than eight minutes. The nearest District back up engine is currently twenty minutes away. This project would provide for faster initial response times and reduce the arrival of a back-up engine from twenty to less than eight minutes. Washoe County Nevada is located along the eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Western Nevada. The county covers an area of 6,600 square miles in the northwest section of the state bordering California and Oregon, and has a population of over 420,000. The county seat is the City of Reno. Reno is located 448 miles north of Las Vegas. The Sierra Fire Protection District provides fire and paramedic service to a population of20,000 people living in a 214 square mile extreme fire danger wildland urban interface area along the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Washoe County, Nevada. The new station would improve firefighter safety, structural fire and wildland interface response, as well as paramedic and emergency medical service to the most underserved section of the core area of the District. Response from the new station would provide for faster paramedic service, better support to neighboring jurisdictional fire and EMS [Emergency Medical Services] agencies automatic and mutual aid requests and improve overall community safety."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2011-01
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Now That You Know, What Are You Going To Do?
"The Federal Emergency Management Agency Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "If only the people of Merkel, Texas knew then what they know now. 'Then' was before extensive rainfall last August flooded a neighborhood, damaging 60 homes that never had flood damage before. 'Then' was when townspeople couldn't buy flood insurance because the town did not participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). 'Then' was before City Manager Donnie Edwards learned how simple and beneficial it is to join the NFIP and how everyone could benefit, not just those who live in the most flood-prone area, known as a floodplain." 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 Agency
2007-11-06
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Buying Out Time
"The Federal Emergency Management Agency Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "As far as natural hazards go, the Village of Gurnee in Lake County, Illinois, is primarily affected by the flooding of the Des Plaines River. In the autumn of 1986, Gurnee suffered from the most devastating flood in its history. Since then, Gurnee has taken extraordinary steps to lessen flood damages to its properties, and the positive results can already be seen." 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 Agency
2007-10-31
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Mitigation Project Gets an A Plus
"The Federal Emergency Management Agency Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "The prediction of rain was not welcomed at Klein High School prior to 2003. Due to the expansion of the campus and the rapid development of the surrounding areas, storm drains were heavily taxed. Heavy rain often flooded some of the school's buildings. After sandbagging for several years, Klein Independent School District (ISD) sought a better solution. The Drainage Project was initiated in April 2003 and completed in January 2006 at a cost of $970,113. Klein ISD received a $727,580 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through its Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)." 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 Agency
2007-11-07
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Multiple Mitigation Measures Save Home From Wildfire
"The Federal Emergency Management Agency Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "In October 2007, fire surrounded the home of Bob and Suzy Bullock, who live approximately 25 miles east of San Diego near Jamul. They evacuated, and when they came back they found their home intact "" protected by all the mitigation measures they took." 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 Agency
2008-02-12
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Venting Breakaway Walls Saves Homeowner Thousands
"The Federal Emergency Management Agency Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "After repeated flooding, Florida resident Dan Sluka and his wife decided to install venting breakaway walls as a flood mitigation measure. Dan's idea to install flood vents in the breakaway walls was tested in 2005 when Hurricane Dennis flooded the neighborhood. Although 2.5 feet of water entered the storage area through the flood vents, instead of a large bill to repair the breakaway walls, says Dan, 'I just had to power wash the walls. We didn't have any 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 Agency
2008-02-14
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Vegetation Made the Difference
This 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, "Herb Peters is convinced that ice plant placed on three sides of his Rancho Bernardo home early in 2007 was a major reason his 1,500-square-foot house did not burn when the Witch Fire roared through his neighborhood during the morning hours of October 21, 2007." 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 Agency
2008-02-19
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Veteran Firefighter Uses Mitigation to Protect His Home
"The Federal Emergency Management Agency Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "As a veteran firefighter, Gary Bottenfield understands the nature of fires and knows how to be prepared. Bottenfield has lived in Fallbrook for 32 years with his wife, Lana, where they have survived three major fires." 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 Agency
2008-02-14
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Built to Protect Against Floods, Windstorms, and Earthquakes
"The Federal Emergency Management Agency Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "In 2000, Randy Stemper, life-long resident of Astoria, Oregon and owner of Astoria Builders Supply Co., decided to design a new building for his business. The original owner built the first business structure in 1942, and since then the building had been damaged by flood and windstorms and had been repaired several times. Randy began doing research to see what could be done to reduce or eliminate damages to his business. Stemper hired engineers to design a building that would protect his investment from damages and his employees from injuries resulting from floods, windstorms, and earthquakes. The storm drainage system was re-engineered, and the entire structure incorporates the best features of continuous load-bearing construction." 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 Agency
2008-01-29
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Higher and Higher: Life Above the Waters
This 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, "Over the past three decades, Washington State has experienced numerous record floods resulting in widespread destruction of property and tragic loss of life. These events have demonstrated the necessity of building stronger, safer, and smarter to protect the people, homes, and businesses in flood affected areas. Retrofitting existing structures or designing new buildings to be disaster resistant can significantly reduce the threat of future damage and lower long-term financial risk." 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 Agency
2008-02-14
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Poway Home Spared by the Witch Fire
"The Federal Emergency Management Agency Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "Ken and Bonnie Constable will never forget the terror they experienced the morning of October 23, 2007, when a wind driven wildfire came up to their front yard. Remarkably, their home was spared and there were no major damages to the house itself. They bought the home three years after it was built and have done many improvements over the years to make it safer." 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 Agency
2008-02-14
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Defensible Space and Fire-Resistant Building Materials Save Home from Wildfire
"The Federal Emergency Management Agency Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "On Sunday, October 21, 2007, Lisa LeFors of Ramona, CA heard the startling news about the Witch Fire advancing toward her home. When she realized that evacuation was probable, the first thing LeFors did was to clear out the accumulation of leaf debris from under her propane tank that sits about thirty feet from her house. A lack of fuels kept the fires from becoming more intense as they swept over her 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 Agency
2007-12-27
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Above the Flood
"The Federal Emergency Management Agency Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "The completion of a building elevation project came none too soon for the tenants of Northport Plaza along U.S. Highway101 north of the city center of Tillamook, Oregon. The most recent flooding of the area occurred just six weeks after the Plaza's two buildings had been raised by about 3 feet, which was enough to put the floors about 1 foot above the highest level reached by the floodwaters in early December 2007." 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 Agency
2008-01-02
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Mitigation Practices Tested During Flooding
"The Federal Emergency Management Agency Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "Hans Harold and his wife, Donna, woke up around 4:30 a.m. on June 30, 2007 to find their house surrounded by water. Because of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) directives from 2002, the Harold family elevated their house and used a method that allowed flood waters to flow under the house. The Kansas builders were required to elevate homes in a flood plain because of the directives. Initially, those instructions upset Harold, but he was grateful to be above water in June when the Neosho River flooded the area." 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 Agency
2008-01-25
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Reducing Stormwater Costs through Low Impact Development (LID)
"The Federal Emergency Management Agency Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "Using U.S. and Canadian examples, the report, 'Reducing Stormwater Costs through Low Impact Development (LID) Strategies and Practices,' shows that in the vast majority of cases, implementing well-chosen LID practices saves money for developers, property owners, and communities while protecting and restoring water quality." 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 Agency
2008-01-16
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: 2nd Avenue SEA Street, Seattle, Washington
"The Federal Emergency Management Agency Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "The 2nd Avenue Street Edge Alternative (SEA) Street project was a pilot project undertaken by Seattle Public Utilities to redesign an entire 660-foot block with a number of Low Impact Development (LID) techniques. The goals were to reduce stormwater runoff and to provide a more 'livable' 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 Agency
2008-01-22
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: High Marks for Accuracy: Tracking Flood Levels in Lewis County
"The Federal Emergency Management Agency Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "When a community is subjected to flooding, quickly marking floodwater heights becomes critically important. Capturing highly perishable flood elevation information has significant benefit for flood hazard mapping and long-term community planning. Too often, due to competing response and recovery needs, the task of collecting water height data is overlooked or delayed. When such markings are lost whether due to the passage of time, the rebuilding process, or subsequent rain events, the advantages afforded by their collection are significantly reduced." 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 Agency
2008-02-19
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Laguna Beach Goat Vegitation Management Project
This 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, "Laguna Beach has been using goats as part of its fuel reduction and vegetation management program since the early 1990s. One of the best ways to control wildfires is to control the amount of fuel available to feed the flames. In Laguna Beach, goats play a significant role in reducing ground fuel loads, with a few hand crews used in certain places." 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 Agency
2008-02-19
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Information from Fire Department Increased Awareness
"The Federal Emergency Management Agency Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "Bette Blankenship became familiar with defensible space and other ways to mitigate her property from the effects of wildfires through brochures her children brought home from school. The brochures came from San Diego's fire department, which was in the process of providing information about fire prevention and mitigation to students at schools in the Rancho Bernardo area. After she read the materials, Blankenship knew she had to take action, and did. Thus, when the raging inferno known as the Witch Fire approached, she and her family were ready." 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 Agency
2008-02-19
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: Fuel Modification Protects Master-Planned Community
"The Federal Emergency Management Agency Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "Devastating wildfires raged across Southern California in October 2007. One of these fires, known as the Santiago Fire, came extremely close to the masterplanned community of Serrano Heights, in the city of Orange. Fortunately, no homes were damaged in the community due to carefully designed fuel modification zones and fire-resistant construction of the houses." 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 Agency
2008-02-19
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FEMA Mitigation Best Practices: New Developments' Construction Standards Require Wildfire Mitigation
"The Federal Emergency Management Agency Best Practices Portfolio consists of mitigation stories submitted by individuals and communities that describe measures they have taken to reduce the loss of life and property from disasters. These Best Practices are meant to provide ideas and concepts about reducing losses and to encourage others to evaluate their own risk and consider mitigation as a long-term solution to reducing that risk." [...] "More than 2,460 multi-million-dollar houses, built to the highest construction standards possible including expansive defensible space around and within the home development areas, survived extremely well when the Witch Fire stormed through the San Diego, California area in October 2007." 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 Agency
2008-02-28
