Sources: Additional Readings from FEMA
The following publications can be obtained from FEMA by writing to: FEMA, Publications, P.O. Box 70274, Washington, DC 20024.
- Disaster Mitigation Guide for Business and Industry (FEMA 190) --Technical planning information for building owners and industrial facilities on how to reduce the impact of natural disasters and man-made emergencies.
- Principal Threats Facing Communities and Local Emergency Management Coordinators (FEMA 191) -- Statistics and analyses of natural disasters and man-made threats in the U.S.
- Floodproofing Non-Residential Structures (FEMA 102) -- Technical information for building owners, designers and contractors on floodproofing techniques (200 pages).
- Non-Residential Flood-proofing -- Requirements and Certification for Buildings Located in Flood Hazard Areas in Accordance with the National Flood Insurance Program (FIA-TB-3) -- Planning and engineering considerations for floodproofing new commercial buildings.
- Building Performance: Hurricane Andrew in Florida (FIA 22) -- Technical guidance for enhancing the performance of buildings in hurricanes.
- Building Performance: Hurricane Iniki in Hawaii (FIA 23) -- Technical guidance for reducing hurricane and flood damage.
- Answers to Questions About Substantially Damaged Buildings (FEMA 213) -- Information about regulations and policies of the National Flood Insurance Program regarding substantially damaged buildings (25 pages).
- Design Guidelines for Flood Damage Reduction (FEMA 15) -- A study on land use, watershed management, design and construction practices in flood- prone areas.
- Comprehensive Earthquake Preparedness Planning Guidelines: Corporate FEMA 71) -- Earthquake planning guidance for corporate safety officers and managers.
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