Floodproofing Fundamentals: Design Methods to Reduce Flood Damages

Training Provided by Lorman Education Services nProblem: Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. According to the National Flood Insurance Program, more than 80 percent of the natural disaster losses in the United States are caused by flooding. Over the past 10 years, the National Weather Service estimates that flood losses have averaged more than $4 billion a year nationwide. Various government and insurance groups agree that nearly 40 percent of small businesses that experience a flood or other major disaster never reopen, and less than 30 percent of those that do reopen remain are operating two years later. Yet in spite of these risks associated with flooding, a 2008 national study commissioned by Office Depot indicates 40 percent of small businesses and nearly 50 percent of homeowners have no preparedness plans for floods or other major disasters. n nSolution: This teleconference is intended to help you reduce or eliminate the risk of flood damages to residential, commercial and public buildings. We will review basic design methods and techniques used to minimize or eliminate damage to new and existing buildings, contents and utility equipment. This teleconference is a must for agencies and companies that are responsible for designing and planning to protect structures and operations from flood damage. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to explain the overview of flood mitigation methods. n- You will be able to propose selection factors for flood mitigation methods. n- You will be able to summarize flood mitigation design considerations. n- You will be able to review basic design methods and techniques to minimize or eliminate damage to new and existing buildings, content and utility equipment.

Floodproofing Fundamentals: Design Methods to Reduce Flood Damages Agenda

1. Overview of Flood Mitigation Methods
1. Elevation
2. Relocation
3. Dry Floodproofing
4. Wet Floodproofing
5. Floodwalls and Levees
6. Acquisition and Demolition
7. Mitigation Reconstruction
2. Selection Factors for Flood Mitigation Methods
1. Flood Characteristics
2. Flood Forces
3. Building Characteristics
4. Site Characteristics
5. Owner Considerations
6. Cost Effectiveness
3. Flood Mitigation Design Considerations
1. Basic Design Principles
2. Codes and Standards
3. Establishing Priorities
4. Questions and Answers

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