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Reducing Damage from Localized Flooding: A Guide for Communities

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FEMA 511 CoverReducing Damage from Localized Flooding: A Guide for Communities
FEMA 511 - Published June 2005

This guide is intended to help local offices and officials understand what they can do to reduce the damage, disruption, and public and private costs that result from shallow, localized flooding. 

Topics include:

  • Localized Flooding - What is it and what can be done?
  • Community Level Activities
  • Regulatory Tools
  • Public Information and Awareness
  • Warning and Emergency Services
  • Neighborhood Level Tools and Techniques including drainage improvements and redevelopment
  • Specific Tools and Techniques include retrofitting and flood insurance

Uploaded March 4, 2020