This page includes publications, flyers, recovery advisories, technical bulletins, and fact sheets pertaining to mitigating against hurricanes.
Hurricane Sandy Recovery Advisories
- RA1 - Improving Connections in Elevated Coastal Residential Buildings
- RA2 - Reducing Flood Effects in Critical Facilities
- RA3 - Restoring Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Systems: In Non-Substantially Damaged Residential Buildings
- RA4 – Reducing Interruptions to Mid- and High-Rise Buildings During Floods
- RA5 - Designing for Flood Levels Above the BFE After Hurricane Sandy
- RA6 - Protecting Building Fuel Systems from Flood Damage
- RA7 - Reducing Flood Risk and Flood Insurance Premiums for Existing Residential Buildings in Zone A
Hurricane Sandy Fact Sheets
- Cleaning Flooded Buildings
- Foundation Requirements and Recommendations for Elevated Homes
- Building Science Support and Code Changes Aiding Sandy Recovery
Hurricane Sandy Flyers
- FEMA Building Science Resources to Assist with Reconstruction After Hurricane Sandy
- Hurricane Sandy Issue Paper - Guidance for Turning the Power Back On
Building Science Flyers
FEMA Building Science Publications
The list of publications below contains information related to issues brought about by Hurricane Sandy. For a more extensive list of FEMA Building Science publications visit the Building Science Publications page.
Brochures
- FEMA L-781 – Building Science for Disaster-Resistant Communities: Hurricane Hazard Publications
- FEMA L-782 – Building Science for Disaster-Resistant Communities: Flood Hazard Publication
Resources for Home Owners and Builders
- FEMA P-55 – Coastal Construction Manual
- FEMA P-85 – Protecting Manufactured Homes from Floods and Other Hazards
- FEMA P-312 – Homeowner's Guide to Retrofitting
- FEMA P-348 – Protecting Building Utilities from Flood Damage
- FEMA P-499 – Home Builder's Guide to Coastal Construction
- FEMA P-550 – Recommended Residential Construction for Coastal Areas: Building on Strong and Safe Foundations
- FEMA P-804 – Wind Retrofit Guide for Residential Buildings
- FEMA P-805 – Protecting Your Home And Property From Flood Damage
- NFIP Technical Bulletins
Resources for Local Officials
- FEMA P-762 – Local Official's Guide for Coastal Construction
- FEMA P-758 – Substantial Improvement/Substantial Damage Desk Reference
- FEMA P-784 CD - Substantial Damage Estimator
Resources for Design Professionals and Facility Owners/Managers
- FEMA P-259 – Engineering Principles and Practices of Retrofitting Floodprone Residential Structures
- FEMA P-424 – Design Guide for Improving School Safety in Earthquakes, Floods and High Winds
- FEMA 543 – Design Guide for Improving Critical Facility Safety from Flooding and High Winds
- FEMA 577 – Design Guide for Improving Hospital Safety in Earthquakes, Floods and High Winds: Providing Protection to People and Buildings
- FEMA P-936 – Floodproofing Non-Residential Buildings
Mitigation Assessment Team (MAT) Reports
- FEMA 549 – Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Coast
- FEMA P-757 – Hurricane Ike in Texas and Louisiana
- FEMA 938 - Hurricane Isaac in Louisiana
- FEMA P-942 - Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey and New York
Additional Resources and Links
- Hurricane Charley
- Hurricane Ivan
- Hurricane Katrina
- Hurricane Ike
- Midwest Floods in Iowa and Wisconsin
- Hurricane Isaac
- Hurricane Sandy
FEMA Building Science has compiled a list of additional resources and links which can supply you with more information pertaining to Hurricane Sandy. Click here to view that material.
Questions? Click on the "Frequently Asked Questions" link to view FAQs. If you need additional information email FEMA-Buildingsciencehelp@fema.dhs.gov or contact the Building Science Helpline at (866) 927-2104.