floodproofed
Secured against inundation
Floodproofed describes a structure or area that has been modified to resist flood damage.
Buildings can be floodproofed by sealing foundations, elevating utilities, or installing barriers: The basement was floodproofed after the last hurricane.
The term appears in insurance policies, building codes, and disaster preparedness contexts.
Prevents liquid from passing
- impermeableCannot be penetrated
- hydrophobicRepels aqueous substances
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- membraneThin tissue sheet
coating · corrosion-resistant · waterproof · resilient · reinforced · galvanized · concrete · rubberized
Height above reference point
- retrofittingUpdating existing with new
- sealantsLeak-preventing compounds
- barriersThings blocking access
- leveesEarthen flood barriers
dikes · berms · floodgates · foundations · reinforcement · drainage · pumps · bulkheads
Capacity to recover quickly
- robustnessResistance to failure
- longevityDuration of existence
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
Removal from danger
- preparednessState of being equipped
- shelterProtected place or structure
- rescueSave from harm
- insuranceContractual risk coverage
watertight
Prevents liquid from passing
- impermeableCannot be penetrated
- hydrophobicRepels aqueous substances
- sealantGap-blocking substance
membrane · coating · corrosion-resistant · waterproof · resilient · reinforced · galvanized · concrete · rubberized · epoxy
elevation
Height above reference point
- retrofittingUpdating existing with new
- sealantsLeak-preventing compounds
- barriersThings blocking access
levees · dikes · berms · floodgates · foundations · reinforcement · drainage · pumps · bulkheads · membranes
resilience
Capacity to recover quickly
- robustnessResistance to failure
- longevityDuration of existence
- stabilityResistance to displacement
evacuation
Removal from danger
- preparednessState of being equipped
- shelterProtected place or structure
- rescueSave from harm
floodproofedflood-prone
Subject to overflow
unprotected · exposed · susceptible · at-risk · defenseless