floodproofing
Water damage prevention
Floodproofing is the practice of protecting buildings and structures from flood damage.
Techniques include sealing foundations, elevating utilities, installing flood barriers, and using water-resistant materials.
A structure may be floodproofed to reduce insurance costs or meet building codes in flood-prone areas: The new regulations require floodproofing for any construction in the floodplain.
Height above reference point
- retrofittingUpdating existing with new
- bermsRaised earth ledges
- leveesEarthen flood barriers
- floodwallsBarriers against rising water
floodgates · embankments · barriers · foundation · anchoring · amphibious · pilings · stilts
Gap-blocking substance
- membraneThin tissue sheet
- coatingApplied surface covering
- watertightPrevents liquid from passing
- hydrophobicRepels aqueous substances
rubberized · polyurethane · silicone · epoxy · impervious · resistant · repellent · encapsulation
Evaluating likelihood of harm
- FEMANational crisis response agency
- building codesLaws governing structure safety
- zoningSectioning areas by use
- insuranceContractual risk coverage
mitigation · compliance · permits · cost-benefit · resilience · adaptation · surveying · engineering
Filled sacks for barriers
- evacuationRemoval from danger
- warning systemsMechanisms signaling potential danger
- preparednessState of being equipped
- emergency kitPrepared supplies for disasters
escape route · shelter · drills · temporary barriers · pumping
elevation
Height above reference point
- retrofittingUpdating existing with new
- bermsRaised earth ledges
- leveesEarthen flood barriers
floodwalls · floodgates · embankments · barriers · foundation · anchoring · amphibious · pilings · stilts · crawlspace
sealant
Gap-blocking substance
- membraneThin tissue sheet
- coatingApplied surface covering
- watertightPrevents liquid from passing
hydrophobic · rubberized · polyurethane · silicone · epoxy · impervious · resistant · repellent · encapsulation · caulking
risk assessment
Evaluating likelihood of harm
- FEMANational crisis response agency
- building codesLaws governing structure safety
- zoningSectioning areas by use
insurance · mitigation · compliance · permits · cost-benefit · resilience · adaptation · surveying · engineering · design standards
sandbags
Filled sacks for barriers
- evacuationRemoval from danger
- warning systemsMechanisms signaling potential danger
- preparednessState of being equipped
emergency kit · escape route · shelter · drills · temporary barriers · pumping
- flood controllevee, levees, dike, dikes, dykes
- flood mappingfloodplains, flash floods, water depth, water levels, storm surge
floodproofingneglect
Failure to provide care
flood damage · flood risk · abandonment · demolition · dereliction
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