Catalog of FEMA Flood and 

Wind Publications, Training 

Courses, and Workshops

FEMA P-787 / Second Edition / December 2009 

FEMA Mitigation Directorate
These publications, courses, and workshops have been developed by the Building Science Branch of 

FEMA’s Mitigation Directorate.

Please visit http://www.fema.gov/library to view or download publications.

Ordering Information

To order publications from this catalog, please call 1-800-480-2520 or fax 240-699-0525 (Monday − 

Friday 8:00 a.m. − 5:00 p.m., EST) or write to: FEMA Distribution Center

PO Box 430

Buckeystown, MD 21717

Contents

FEMA BUILDING SCIENCE WEB PAGE......................................................................................................................1

BUILDING SCIENCE PUBLICATIONS.........................................................................................................................1

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION GUIDANCE PUBLICATIONS........................................................................................1

HURRICANE PUBLICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................7

HURRICANE RECOVERY ADVISORIES.......................................................................................................................8

MITIGATION ASSESSMENT TEAM REPORTS..........................................................................................................10

Hurricanes.................................................................................................................................10

Tornadoes..................................................................................................................................13

Floods ........................................................................................................................................14

MITIGATION PUBLICATIONS ..................................................................................................................................14

RISK MANAGEMENT SERIES.................................................................................................................................16

Natural Hazard RMS Publications...........................................................................................16

TECHNICAL BULLETINS ........................................................................................................................................17

TORNADO RECOVERY ADVISORIES........................................................................................................................19

FLOOD RECOVERY ADVISORIES ............................................................................................................................20

TRAINING COURSES AND WORKSHOPS ................................................................................................................20

BROCHURES.........................................................................................................................................................24

PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY OR BUSINESS FROM DISASTER SERIES.....................................................................26

Table 1. FEMA Flood and Wind Publications, Training Courses, and Workshops ..................................................27
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FEMA BUILDING SCIENCE WEB PAGE

The Building Science Branch of the Risk Reduction Division at FEMA's Mitigation Directorate

is a technical services bureau made up of highly skilled subject matter experts. The branch develops and produces technical guidance and tools focused on fostering a disaster-resilient built

environment. The Building Science Branch supports the directorate's mission to reduce risk to

life and property by providing state of the art technical

hazard mitigation solutions for buildings.

For information about Building Science publications, call

the flood/wind helpline at (866) 927-2104 (toll free) or

email: FEMA-Buildingsciencehelp@dhs.gov for all other

questions. For more information about any of the FEMA

saferoom publications, please call the FEMA saferoom

helpline at (866) 222-3580 (toll free), or email: Saferoom@dhs.gov.

Visit us at: http://www.fema.gov/rebuild/buildingscience.

BUILDING SCIENCE PUBLICATIONS

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION GUIDANCE PUBLICATIONS

Protecting Manufactured Homes from Floods and Other Hazards 

(FEMA P-85 – Second Edition, November 2009) : 4 8

This publication was designed to provide guidance for prospective homeowners, contractors, andlocal officialsfor the installationofmanufactured

homes in Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs). Manufactured homes

have unique challenges related to water intrusion into the structure. This

publication addresses recommendations for foundation construction for

this popular style of home.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1577

Local Officials Guide for Coastal Construction (FEMA P-762 – February 2009) 

: 4 8

This guide was developed to assist building officials in understanding

the connection between National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)

guidelines and applicable building codes and standards. It also explores

evidence collected following recent storm events and recommends "best

practices" where appropriate. The focus of this guide is on residential

buildings, including detached single-family structures (three or fewer

stories).

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=3647
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Design and Construction Guidance for Community Safe Rooms 

(FEMA 361 – Second Edition, August 2008) : 4 8

This document presents important information about the design and

construction of community safe rooms that will provide protection during tornado and hurricane events.

Community safe rooms are designed and constructed to protect a large

number of people from a natural hazard event. The number of persons

taking refuge in the safe rooms will typically be more than 12 and could

be up to several hundred or more.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1657

Taking Shelter From The Storm: Building a Safe Room For Your Home or Small 

Business (FEMA 320 – Third Edition, August 2008) : 4 8

This document helps home and business owners decide how best to protect their families and employees from tornadoes and hurricanes. Designs

for in-home, free-standing, and underground safe rooms to protect families and employees from the forces of wind and flying debris are provided.

Construction plans and specifications in AutoCad and Microstation formats are also provided.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1536

Reducing Flood Losses through the International Code Series (Third Edition, 

December 2007) : 4

The 3rd edition of this guide is intended to help community officials decide how to integrate the 2006 edition (and 2007 Supplement) of the

International Codes (I-Codes) into their current floodplain development

and regulatory processes in order to meet the requirements to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Careful attention

is required to ensure that all requirements of the NFIP are addressed by

communities through both building codes and other ordinances or regulations. Adoption of one or more of the I-Codes, by themselves, does

not necessarily meet those requirements. This guide is not intended as an endorsement of any

specific approach for achieving effective management of flood hazards, nor does it explain the

NFIP requirements and how to administer them. The 2nd edition of this guide refers to the

2003 editions of the I-Codes. This publication is available in hardcopy for a modest fee (http://

www.iccsafe.org).

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=2094
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Home Builder’s Guide to Coastal Construction Technical Fact Sheet Series 

(FEMA 499 – August 2005) : 4

This document contains a series of 31 fact sheets that provide technical

guidance and recommendations concerning the construction of coastal

residential buildings. The fact sheets present information aimed at improving the performance of buildings subject to flood and wind forces

in coastal environments. Photographs and drawings illustrate National

Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) regulatory requirements, the proper

siting of coastal buildings, and recommended design and construction

practices for building components, including structural connections, the

building envelope, and utilities. Many of the fact sheets also include lists of FEMA and other resources that provide more information about the topics discussed. Where appropriate, resources

are accompanied by active web links.

http://www.fema.gov/rebuild/mat/mat_fema499.shtm

1. Coastal Building Successes and Failures : 4

This Technical Fact Sheet (No. 1) discusses how coastal construction requirements are different from those for inland construction, as well the characteristics that make for a successful

coastal building.

2 Coastal Construction Requirements and Recommendations : 4

This Technical Fact Sheet (No. 2) summarizes National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)

regulatory requirements for new construction and for repairs, remodeling, and additions;

and presents recommendations for exceeding those requirements in some instances.

3. Using a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) : 4

This Technical Fact Sheet (No. 3) explains the purpose of FIRMs; highlights features of a

FIRM that are important to coastal builders, including flood hazard zones and flood elevations; and explains how to obtain FIRMs.

4. Lowest Floor Elevation : 4

This Technical Fact Sheet (No. 4) defines “lowest floor,” discusses benefits of exceeding the

NFIP minimum building elevation requirements, points out common construction practices that are violations of NFIP regulations, and discusses the NFIP Elevation Certificate. It

also includes a copy of the certificate.

5. V-Zone Design and Construction Certification : 4

This Technical Fact Sheet (No. 5) explains the certification requirements for structural design and construction in V zones. It also includes a copy of a sample certificate and explains

how to complete it.

6. How Do Siting and Design Decisions Affect the Owner’s Costs? : 4

This Technical Fact Sheet (No. 6) discusses the effects of planning, siting, and design decisions on coastal home costs. Topics include initial, operating, and long-term costs; risk

determination; and the effect on costs of meeting and exceeding code and NFIP design and

construction requirements.

Home Builder’s Guide

to Coastal Construction Technical Fact Sheet Series

FEMA 499 / August 2005
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7. Selecting a Lot and Siting the Building : 4

This Technical Fact Sheet (No. 7) presents guidance concerning lot selection and building

siting considerations for coastal residential buildings. Topics include factors that constrain

siting decisions, coastal setback lines, common siting problems, and suggestions for builders, designers, and owners.

8. Coastal Building Materials : 4

This Technical Fact Sheet (No. 8) provides guidance on the selection of building materials

used for coastal construction. Flood, wind, corrosion, and decay resistance are discussed, including protection recommendations.

9. Moisture Barrier Systems : 4

This Technical Fact Sheet (No. 9) describes the moisture barrier system, explains how typical wall moisture barrier systems work, and discusses common problems associated with

moisture barrier systems.

10. Load Paths : 4

This Technical Fact Sheet (No. 10) illustrates the concept of load paths and highlights important connections in a typical wind uplift load path.

11. Foundations in Coastal Areas : 4

This Technical Fact Sheet (No. 11) explains foundation design criteria and describes foundation types suitable for coastal environments. It also addresses foundations for high-elevation

coastal areas (e.g., bluff areas).

12. Pile Installation : 4

This Technical Fact Sheet (No. 12) presents basic information about pile design and installation, including pile types, sizes, and lengths; layout; installation methods; bracing; and

capacities.

13. Wood-Pile-to-Beam Connections : 4

This Technical Fact Sheet (No. 13) illustrates typical wood-pile-to-beam connections; presents basic construction guidance for various connection methods, including connections for

misaligned piles; and illustrates pile bracing connection techniques.

14. Reinforced Masonry Pier Construction : 4

This Technical Fact Sheet (No. 14) provides an alternative to piles in V and A zones in

coastal areas where soil properties preclude pile installation, but the need for an “open

foundation system” still exists. It also includes recommendations for good masonry practices

in coastal environments.

15. Foundation Walls : 4

This Technical Fact Sheet (No. 15) discusses and illustrates the use of foundation walls

in coastal buildings. Topics include footing embedment, wall height, materials and workmanship, lateral support, flood openings and ventilation requirements, and interior grade

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16. Masonry Details : 4

This Technical Fact Sheet (No. 16) illustrates important roof-to-wall and wall-to-foundation connection details for masonry construction in coastal areas. Topics include load paths,

building materials, and reinforcement.

17. Use of Connectors and Brackets : 4

This Technical Fact Sheet (No. 17) illustrates important building connections and the proper use of connection hardware throughout a building.

18. Roof Sheathing Installation : 4

This Technical Fact Sheet (No. 18) presents information about proper roof sheathing installation and its importance in coastal construction; it also discusses fastening methods that will

enhance the durability of a building in a high-wind area. Topics include sheathing types and

layout methods for gable-end and hip roofs, fastener selection and spacing, the treatment of

ridge vents and ladder framing, and common sheathing attachment mistakes.

19. Roof Underlayment for Asphalt Shingle Roofs : 4

This Technical Fact Sheet (No. 19) presents recommended practices for the use of roofing

underlayment as an enhanced secondary water barrier in coastal environments. Optional

installation methods are also illustrated.

20. Asphalt Shingle Roofing for High-Wind Regions : 4

This Technical Fact Sheet (No. 20) recommends practices for installing asphalt roof

shingles that will enhance the wind resistance of roof coverings in high-wind, coastal

regions. Issues include installation at hips, eaves, and ridges; shingle characteristics;

weathering and durability; and wind resistance.

21. Tile Roofing for High-Wind Areas : 4

This Technical Fact Sheet (No. 21) presents design and construction guidance for tile roofing attachment methods. Topics include uplift loads, uplift resistance, special considerations

concerning tile attachment at hips and ridges, tile installation on critical and essential buildings, and quality control.

22. Window and Door Installation : 4

This Technical Fact Sheet (No. 22) presents flashing detail concepts for window and door

openings that provide adequate resistance to water intrusion in coastal environments, do

not depend solely on sealants, are integral with secondary weather barriers (e.g., housewrap), and are adequately attached to the wall.

23. Housewrap : 4

This Technical Fact Sheet (No. 23) explains the function of housewrap, examines its attributes, and addresses common problems associated with its use. Topics include housewrap vs.

building paper and housewrap installation.

24. Roof-to-Wall and Deck-to-Wall Flashing : 4

This Technical Fact Sheet (No. 24) emphasizes the importance of proper roof and deck

flashing, and presents typical and enhanced flashing techniques for coastal homes.
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25. Siding Insulation and Connectors : 4

This Technical Fact Sheet (No. 25) provides basic installation tips for various types of siding,

including vinyl, wood, and fiber cement.

26. Shutter Alternatives : 4

This Technical Fact Sheet (No. 26) presents general information about the installation and

use of storm shutters in coastal environments. Shutter types addressed include temporary

plywood panels; temporary manufactured panels; permanent, manual closing; and permanent, motor-driven.

27. Enclosures and Breakaway Walls : 4

This Technical Fact Sheet (No. 27) defines enclosures and breakaway walls, and discusses requirements and recommendations for their use below the base flood elevation (BFE).

28. Decks, Pools, and Accessory Structures : 4

This Technical Fact Sheet (No. 28) summarizes NFIP requirements, general guidelines, and

recommendations concerning the construction and installation of decks, access stairs and

elevators, swimming pools, and accessory buildings under or near coastal residential buildings.

29. Protecting Utilities : 4

This Technical Fact Sheet (No. 29) identifies the special considerations that must be made

when installing utility equipment, such as fuel, sewage, and water/sewage lines in a coastal

home, and presents recommendations for utility protection.

30. Repairs, Remodeling, Additions, and Retrofitting : 4

This Technical Fact Sheet (No. 30) outlines NFIP requirements for repairs, remodeling, and

additions, and discusses opportunities for retrofitting in coastal flood hazard areas. Recommendations for exceeding the minimum NFIP requirements are presented and definitions

of “substantial damage” and “substantial improvement” are included.

31. References : 4

This Technical Fact Sheet (No. 31) lists references that provide information relevant to the topics covered by the Home Builder’s Guide 

to Coastal Construction technical fact sheets.

Coastal Construction Manual: Principles and Practices of Planning, 

Siting, Designing, Constructing, and Maintaining Residential 

Buildings in Coastal Areas (FEMA 55 – November 2003) 4 8

FEMA released the Coastal Construction Manual, an updated

and expanded version of the manual first issued in 1985. The

new Coastal Construction Manual is intended to help design

professionals, state and local officials, and builders mitigate

natural hazards to one- to four-family residential buildings in

coastal areas.

Volume III

Coastal Construction 

Manual Principles and Practices of Planning, Siting, Designing,

Constructing, and Maintaining Buildings in Coastal Areas

November 2003

FEMA FEMA 55 – THIRD EDITION

Volume II

Coastal Construction 

Manual Principles and Practices of Planning, Siting, Designing,

Constructing, and Maintaining Buildings in Coastal Areas

November 2003

FEMA FEMA 55 – THIRD EDITION

Volume I

Coastal Construction 

Manual Principles and Practices of Planning, Siting, Designing,

Constructing, and Maintaining Buildings in Coastal Areas

November 2003

FEMA FEMA 55 – THIRD EDITION
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Building on the numerous findings from BPAT and MAT investigations conducted in various

coastal areas of the United States, the manual presents state-of-the-art engineering techniques

for siting, design, construction, and maintenance aimed at reducing damage from natural hazard events, including hurricanes, nor'easters, and other coastal storms. Particular emphasis is

placed on mitigating the simultaneous effects of high-velocity flow, wave action, debris impact,

high winds, storm-induced and long-term erosion, and storm-induced scour. The manual also

addresses multihazard issues such as the use of open foundations for buildings in seismically active coastal areas and the selection of building materials resistant to damage by water, windborne

debris, and fire.

The manual consists of three volumes, with 14 chapters and 12 appendixes.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1671

Protecting Building Utilities From Flood Damage: Principles and Practices for the 

Design and Construction of Flood Resistant Building Utility Systems (FEMA 348 

– November 1999) : 4 8

The overall objective of this document is to assist in the construction of

buildings with utility systems that are designed and built so that the buildings can be reoccupied and fully operational as soon as electricity, sewer,

and water are restored to the neighborhood.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1750

HURRICANE PUBLICATIONS

Above the Flood: Elevating Your Floodprone House (FEMA 347 – May 2000) 

: 4 8

This publication shows how floodprone houses in south Florida were elevated above the 100-year flood level following Hurricane Andrew and

also presents alternative elevation techniques.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1424

Against the Wind: Protecting Your Home from Hurricane and Wind 

Damage (FEMA 247 – December 1993) : 4 

This brochure discusses actions homeowners can take before the

next hurricane strikes, including improvements or temporary

wind protection. It is important that these projects be completed

before a hurricane threatens.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1641
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HURRICANE RECOVERY ADVISORIES

Designing for Flood Levels Above the BFE (July 2006, revised in March 2009) :

This Hurricane Recovery Advisory recommends design and construction practices that reduce

the likelihood of flood damage in the event that flood levels exceed the base food elevation

(BFE).

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=3539

Enclosures and Breakaway Walls (March 2009) :

This Hurricane Recovery Advisory discusses requirements and recommendations for enclosures

and breakaway walls below the base flood elevation (BFE).

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=3539

Erosion, Scour, and Foundation Design (March 2009) :

This Hurricane Recovery Advisory discusses how any lowering of the ground surface can affect

the ability of a building foundation to resist design loads, and provides additional guidance for

coastal foundation design.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=3539

Metal Roof Systems in High-Wind Regions (March 2009) :

This Hurricane Recovery Advisory recommends practices for designing and installing metal

roof systems that will enhance wind resistance in high-wind regions. This Advisory is applicable

to residential and commercial/industrial buildings and critical facilities.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=3539

Minimizing Water Intrusion Through Roof Vents in High-Wind Regions (March 2009) :

ThisHurricaneRecoveryAdvisory recommendspracticesfor minimizingwater intrusionthrough

roof vent systems that can lead to interior damage and mold growth in high-wind regions.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=3539

Siding Installation in High-Wind Regions (March 2009) :

This Hurricane Recovery Advisory provides basic design and installation tips for various types

of siding that will enhance wind resistance in high-wind regions (i.e., greater than 90-mph gust

design wind speed).

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=3539

Design and Construction in Coastal A Zones (December 2005, revised in January 2009) :

This Hurricane Recovery Advisory recommends design and construction practices in coastal areas where wave and flood conditions during the base flood will be less severe than in V zones,

but still cause significant damage to typical light-frame construction.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=3539
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Attachment of Brick Veneer in High-Wind Regions (December 2005, revised in January 2009) :

This Hurricane Recovery Advisory recommends practices for installing brick veneer that will enhance wind resistance in high-wind regions.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=3539

Attachment of Rooftop Equipment in High-Wind Regions (May 2006, revised in July 2006) :

This Hurricane Recovery Advisory recommends practices for designing and installing rooftop

equipment that will enhance wind resistance in high-wind regions.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=2633

Rooftop Attachment of Lightning Protection Systems in High-Wind Regions (May 2006, revised in July 

2006) :

This Hurricane Recovery Advisory recommends practices for installing lightning protection systems that will enhance wind resistance in high-wind regions.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=2633

Reconstruction Guidance Using Hurricane Katrina Surge Inundation and Advisory Base Flood Elevations 

(November 2005) :

This Hurricane Recovery Advisory discusses available flood hazard information and recommends reconstruction practices using Advisory Base Flood Elevations (AFBEs).

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=2633

Initial Restoration for Flooded Buildings (November 2005) :

This Hurricane Recovery Advisory is specifically intended for buildings subject to the effects of

long-term flooding and widespread mold growth following Hurricane Katrina.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=2633

The ABC’s of Returning to Flooded Buildings (November 2005) :

Hurricane Katrina produced widespread flooding from both storm surge and levee breaches.

This Hurricane Recovery Advisory assists impacted individuals when they are able to reach their

flooded property.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=2633

Roof Underlayment for Asphalt Shingle Roofs (November 2004) :

This Hurricane Recovery Advisory recommends practices for the use of roofing underlayment

as an enhanced secondary water barrier in coastal and inland hurricane-prone areas.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=2632
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Tile Roofing for Hurricane-Prone Areas (November 2004) :

The purpose of this Hurricane Recovery Advisory is to recommend practices for designing and

installing extruded concrete and clay tiles that will enhance wind resistance in high-wind coastal

and inland hurricane-prone areas.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=2632

Asphalt Shingle Roofing for High-Wind Regions (September 2004) :

The purpose of this Hurricane Recovery Advisory is to recommend practices for installing

asphalt roof shingles that will enhance wind resistance in high-wind coastal and inland hurricane-prone areas.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=2632

MITIGATION ASSESSMENT TEAM REPORTS

In response to disasters, FEMA assembles a team of national experts from the design and construction industry, as well as from FEMA Headquarters and Regional Offices. This group is

known as a Mitigation Assessment Team (MAT; for­merly known as a Building Performance Assessment Team [BPAT]) and comprises structural, wind, and civil engineers; architects; coastal

scientists; building code experts; and flood preservation specialists, as well as representatives

from other government agencies, laboratories, associations, and universities. The MAT evaluates and assesses damage from hurricanes and other natural disasters, and provides observations,

conclusions, and recommendations on the perfor­mance of buildings and other structures impacted by wind and flood forces. The conclusions and recommendations of the MAT reports

provide decision-makers with information and technical guidance that can be used to reduce

future damage from natural disasters.

Hurricanes

Mitigation Assessment Team Report – Hurricane Ike in Texas and Louisiana

(FEMA P-757 – April 2009) : 4 8

Hurricane Ike was the ninth named storm during the 2008 hurricane

season and the seventh of the season’s storms to hit the U.S. mainland.

Hurricane Ike is likely to be one of the costliest and most destructive hurricanes in U.S. history; the total damage is estimated to be $21.3 billion

dollars, making it the fourth costliest hurricane in history behind Hurricanes Katrina (2005), Andrew (1992), and Wilma (2005). The Mitigation

Assessment Team (MAT) report focuses on damages to critical facilities

and residential construction for both flood and wind. A special section

focuses on damages to high-rise buildings in downtown Houston. Recommendations focus on

actions that should be taken as part of the rebuilding efforts in Texas and Louisiana.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=3577
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Mitigation Assessment Team Report – Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Coast: 

Building Performance Observations, Recommendations, and Technical Guidance

(FEMA 549 – July 2006) : 4 8

Hurricane Katrina was one of the strongest and most destructive storms

to hit the Gulf Coast of the United States in the last 100 years. Katrina

significantly exceeded the base flood elevations (BFEs) by as much

as 15 feet along parts of the Louisiana and Mississippi coasts. Flooding extended well beyond the inland flood limits of the Special Flood

Hazard Area (SHFA), and the highest storm surge in U.S. history was recorded along the Mississippi coast. The American Red Cross estimated

that Katrina destroyed over 300,000 single-family homes in Louisiana and Mississippi.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1857

Mitigation Assessment Team Report – Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Coast: 

Summary Report (FEMA 548 – April 2006) : 4 8

This is an 80-page summary of the almost 700-page FEMA 549 MAT

report.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1455

Mitigation Assessment Team Report – Hurricane Ivan in Alabama and Florida: 

Building Performance Observations, Recommendations, and Technical 

Guidance (FEMA 489 – August 2005) : 4 8

Hurricane Ivan approximated a design flood event on the barrier islands and exceeded design flood conditions in sound and back bay

areas. This provided a good opportunity to assess the adequacy of

National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) floodplain management requirements as well as current construction practices in resisting storm

surge and wave damage. FEMA was particularly interested in evaluating damages to buildings in Coastal A zones where V-zone con­struction

methods are not required.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1569

Mitigation Assessment Team Report – Hurricane Charley in Florida: Building 

Performance Observations, Recommendations, and Technical Guidance (FEMA 

488 – April 2005) : 4 8

Hurricane Charley was the strongest hurricane to hit Florida since Hurricane Andrew. The storm made an unexpected eastward turn prior to

landfall and the storm surge was not as high as origi­nally predicted by the

National Hurricane Center. Charley did not cause extensive flood damage to the built environment and the MAT’s investigations revealed that

the storm was a design-level wind event. For these reasons, the report addresses primarily the effects of high winds and the means to help mitigate

them.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1444

Hurricane Katrina

in the Gulf Coast

Mitigation Assessment Team Report

Building Performance Observations, Recommendations, 

and Technical Guidance

FEMA 549 / July 2006

FEMA

Mitigation Assessment Team Report

Hurricane Charley

in Florida Observations, Recommendations, 

and Technical Guidance

FEMA 488 / April 2005 

FEMA
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Summary Report on Building Performance 2004 Hurricane Season

(FEMA 490 – March 2005) : 4 8

This is a 68-page summary of the observation, conclusions, and recommendations from FEMA 488 and FEMA 489.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1445

Building Performance Assessment Report – Hurricane Georges in the Gulf 

Coast: Building Performance Observations, Recommendations, and Technical 

Guidance (FEMA 338 – March 1999) : 4

Hurricane Georges made landfall in the Ocean Springs/Biloxi, Mississippi, area. Over the next 30 hours, the storm moved slowly north and

east, causing heavy damage along the Gulf Coast in Alabama, Florida,

and Mississippi. Storm surges over the area ranged from more than

5 feet in Pensacola, Florida, to 9 feet in Pascagoula, Mississippi. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the Town of Munson,

Florida, in Santa Rosa County, received the highest recorded level of

rainfall with more than 38 inches.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1537

Building Performance Assessment Report – Hurricane Georges in Puerto Rico: 

Building Performance Observations, Recommendations, and Technical Guidance

(FEMA 339 – March 1999) : 4

This report presents observations on the success and failure of buildings

in Puerto Rico in with­standing the wind and flood forces generated by

Hurricane Georges. Several examples of successful mitigation implementation were noted, but a significant amount of damage was incurred due

to lack of compliance with and enforcement of existing building codes.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1422

Building Performance Assessment Report – Hurricane Fran in North Carolina: 

Building Performance Observations, Recommendations, and Technical Guidance

(FEMA 290 – March 1997) : 4

Hurricane Fran made landfall near Cape Fear, North Carolina. Coastal areas experienced signifi­cant erosion and scour. Erosion caused by

Hurricane Fran was exacerbated by the previous dune erosion caused by

Hurricane Bertha, which made landfall in the same area only 2 months

earlier. The erosion and scour added to the average erosion rate of 1 to 2

feet a year and left many ocean­front homes unable to withstand the loads

experienced. The loss of supporting sand left many short pilings either

completely exposed or embedded less than 2 feet.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=2770
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Building Performance Assessment Report – Hurricane Opal in Florida

(FEMA 281 – August 1996) : 4

Hurricane Opal was classified as a Category 3 storm on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Fifteen counties in the Florida Panhandle were declared

Federal disaster areas. Most of the structural damage as­sociated with

the storm was to slab foundations; pile, post, column, and pier

foundations; and framing systems. The damage was caused by coastal

flood forces – storm surge, wind-generated waves, storm-induced erosion,

and floodborne debris.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=2769

Building Performance Assessment Report – Hurricane Iniki in Hawaii 

(FIA 231 – March 1993) : 4

Hurricane Iniki was the strongest and most destructive hurricane to strike

the Hawaiian Islands in recent memory. The team investigated primary

structural systems (i.e., systems in a building that re­sist lateral and vertical forces), and the effects of windborne and waterborne debris and the

quality of construction and materials. The performance of exterior architectural systems (such as roofing, windows, and doors) was analyzed.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=2767

Building Performance Assessment Report – Hurricane Andrew in Florida 

(FIA 22 – February 1993) : 4

The team’s investigation was similar to that conducted for Hurricane Iniki

(i.e., the performance of primary structural systems and exterior architectural systems) and also included the effects of debris and the quality of

construction workmanship. The loss of roof material and roof sheathing

and the failure of windows and doors exposed interiors of buildings to

further damage from wind and rain, resulting in significant damage to

building interiors and contents that rendered many buildings uninhabitable.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=2765

Tornadoes

Building Performance Assessment Report – Midwest Tornadoes of May 3, 1999

(FEMA 342 – July 1999) : 4

On the evening of May 3, 1999, tornadoes tore through parts of Oklahoma and Kansas, in areas that are considered part of “Tornado Alley,”

leveling entire neighborhoods and killing 49 people. The storms that

spawned the tornadoes moved slowly, contributing to the development

and redevelopment of individual tornadoes over an extended period of time. The MAT report presents observations, conclusions, and

Hurricane Andrew in

Florida Building Performance Observations, Recommendations,

and Technical Guidance

FIA 22 / February 1993

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recommendations intended to help communities, businesses, and individuals reduce future injuries and the loss of life and property resulting from tornadoes and other high-wind events.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1423

Floods

Mitigation Assessment Team Report – Midwest Floods of 2008 in Iowa and 

Wisconsin (FEMA P-765 – October 2009) : 4 8

In August and September 2008, the Mitigation Assessment Team (MAT)

deployed to the States of Iowa and Wisconsin to assess damage caused by

riverine flooding from the 2008 Midwest floods. This report presents the

MAT’s observations on the success and failure of buildings impacted by

these floods. Several examples of mitigation success stories were noted,

as well lessons learned and recommendations resulting from field investigations. The report includes recovery advisories related to supporting

homeowners making fundamental decisions relative to rebuilding as well

as offering proactive methods to support the continuity of operations for critical facilities.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=3851

MITIGATION PUBLICATIONS

Substantial Improvement/Substantial Damage Desk Reference (FEMA P-758 

– scheduled to be published in 2010) : 4 8

The Substantial Improvement/Substantial Damage (SI/SD) Desk

Reference is designed as a comprehensive resource for local officials

who are responsible for the administration of local codes and

ordinances, including the SI/SD requirements. It also is intended

for State officials who provide technical assistance to communities

on the NFIP. Incorporating diagrams, decision charts, illustrations,

and examples, the SI/SD Desk Reference is designed to clearly

communicate responsibilities and strategies for administering this

important NFIP requirement.

http://www.fema.gov/library

Substantial Damage Estimator (FEMA P-784 CD – January 2010) 8

The Substantial Damage Estimator (SDE) package contains the SDE software application, User's Manual, and Field Workbook. The software was

developed to assist State and local officials in estimating building value

and damage costs for residential and non-residential buildings. The software is based on the concept of using damage estimates for individual

building elements to determine whether the structure as a whole is substantially damaged.

http://www.fema.gov/library
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Recommended Residential Construction in Coastal Areas: Building on Strong and 

Safe Foundations (FEMA P-550 – Second Edition, December 2009) : 4 8

Every storm has shown that, while good design and construction cannot

completely eliminate risk, they can significantly reduce the risk to life and

damage to property. This design manual provides recommended designs

and guidance for rebuilding homes destroyed by hurricanes in coastal

areas. The manual also provides guidance in designing and building less

vulnerable new homes that reduce the risk to life and property.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1853

Homeowner’s Guide to Retrofitting: Six Ways to Protect Your Home From Flooding

(FEMA P-312, Second Edition – December 2009) : 4 8

This handbook is intended for non-technical readers who are interested

in additional information on flood protection methods. Illustrated discussions of house elevation, wet and dry floodproofing, relocation, levees

and floodwalls, and demolition are supplemented with cost estimates,

checklists, and decision-making worksheets.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1420

Safe Room Resources CD (FEMA 388-CD – revised March 2009) 8

This CD contains displays, posters, handouts, multimedia, and other resources that provide information about mitigating for tornadoes or other

high-wind events and the importance of safe rooms in saving lives during

such events. Also included are: safe room display panels that contain artwork for reproducing the exhibit panels used in the National Emergency

Training Center Safe Room Exhibit, maps on tornado activity in the U.S.,

posters, FEMA's Taking Shelter From the Storm brochure, various handouts,

and a safe room PowerPoint presentation.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1801 

Engineering Principles and Practices for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential 

Buildings (FEMA 259 – January 1995) : 4

This manual is intended for architects, engineers, and building professionals who need technical guidance concerning flood retrofitting

techniques that can be applied to existing buildings. Detailed specifications, computation examples, and cost data are presented.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1645
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RISK MANAGEMENT SERIES

The Risk Management Series (RMS) is directed at providing design guidance for mitigating

multihazard events. The objective of the series is to reduce physical damage to structural and

nonstructural components of buildings and related infrastructure, and to reduce resultant casualties during natural and manmade disasters.

The RMS is intended to minimize conflicts that may arise from a multihazard design approach.

A multihazard approach requires a complex series of tradeoffs. Security concerns need to be

balanced with requirements in terms of earthquakes, floods, high-speed winds, accessibility, fire

protection, and aesthetics, among others. Designing to mitigate natural hazards should avoid

considering manmade hazards as an afterthought, but rather as a critical concern to be studied

early during the project cycle. Natural hazards are the largest single contributor to catastrophic

or repetitive damage to communities nationwide. Manmade hazards can be categorized as rare

events with a potential high impact and very difficult to predict.

Natural Hazard RMS Publications

Handbook for Rapid Visual Screening of Buildings to Evaluate Terrorism Risks 

(FEMA 455 – March 2009) : 4 8 

This manual provides guidance for building inspectors, architects, and

engineers on quickly and effectively determining what, if any, are the

risks posed to the building by natural hazards, terrorist attacks, and other

threats to the building's structural integrity.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1567

Design Guide for Improving Hospital Safety in Earthquakes, Floods, and High 

Winds (FEMA 577 – June 2007) : 4 8

This publication provides design information for the construction

of new hospitals and rehabilitation of existing ones with the purpose

of improving their performance during the immediate aftermath of

various hazard events. This manual is concerned with factors such as

performance-based design and continuity of operations for this type

of building. It provides a multihazard approach highlighting conflicts

and benefits to consider when designing.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=2739

Design Guide for Improving Critical Facility Safety from Flooding and High Winds: 

Providing Protection to People and Buildings (FEMA 543 – January 2007) 

: 4 8

This manual concentrates on critical facilities (hospitals, schools, fire and

police stations, and emergency operations centers). It is based on the

behavior of critical facilities during Hurricane Katrina and makes recommendations on the performance of these types of buildings. It includes

extensive information on the impact of storm surges to the Gulf area.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=2441
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Design Guide for Improving School Safety in Earthquakes, Floods, and High 

Winds (FEMA 424 – January 2004) : 4 8

FEMA 424 is intended to provide design guidance for the protection of

school buildings and their occupants against natural hazards, and concentrates on grade schools (K-12). The focus is on the design of new

schools, but the repair, renovation, and extension of existing schools

is also addressed. The manual introduces concepts on multihazard design and performance-based design and presents a general description

and comparison of the hazards, including charts that show where design

against each hazard interacts with design for other hazards.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1986

TECHNICAL BULLETINS

Technical Bulletin 0 – User's Guide to Technical Bulletins (TB-0 – March 2009) 

: 4 8

This Technical Bulletin provides a list of available technical bulletins, a

key word/subject reference index for all of the bulletins, and information

about how to obtain copies of the bulletins.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1484

Technical Bulletin 1 – Openings in Foundation Walls and Walls of Enclosures 

(TB-1 – August 2008) : 4 8

This Technical Bulletin provides guidance on the NFIP regulations

concerning the requirements for openings in foundation walls for buildings with enclosures below the base flood elevation (BFE) and located

in Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) shown on Flood Insurance Rate

Maps (FIRMs) as Zones A, AE, A1-A30, AR, AO, and AH.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1579

Technical Bulletin 2 – Flood Damage-Resistant Materials Requirements

(TB-2 – August 2008) : 4 8

This Technical Bulletin provides guidance on the NFIP regulations concerning the required use of flood damage-resistant construction materials

for building components located below the BFE in Special Flood Hazard

Areas (SFHAs) in both A and V zones.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1580

3-93 Non-Residential Floodproofing – Requirements and Certification (FIA-TB-3 

– April 1993) : 4 8

This Technical Bulletin provides guidance on the NFIP regulations concerning watertight construction and the required certification for floodproofed non-residential buildings in Zones A,

AE, A1-A30, AR, AO, and AH whose lowest floors are below the BFE.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1716
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4-93 Elevator Installation (FIA-TB-4 – April 1993) : 4 8

This Technical Bulletin provides guidance on the NFIP regulations concerning the installation

of elevators below the BFE in Special Flood Hazard Areas (both A and V zones).

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1717

Technical Bulletin 5 – Free-of-Obstruction Requirements (TB-5 – August 2008) 

: 4 8

This Technical Bulletin provides guidance on the NFIP regulations concerning obstructions to floodwaters below elevated buildings and on

building sites in Coastal High Hazard Areas (Zones V, VE, and V1-V30).

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1718

6-93 Below-Grade Parking Requirements (FIA-TB-6 – April 1993) : 4 8

This Technical Bulletin provides guidance on the NFIP regulations concerning the design of below-grade parking garages beneath buildings

located in Zones A, AE, A1-A30, AR, AO, and AH.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1719

7-93 Wet Floodproofing Requirements (FIA-TB-7 – December 1993) : 4 8

This Technical Bulletin provides guidance on the NFIP regulations concerning wet floodproofing of certain types of structures located in Zones A, AE, A1-A30, AR, AO, and AH.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1720

8-96 Corrosion Protection for Metal Connectors in Coastal Areas (FIA-TB-8 – August 1996) : 4 8

This Technical Bulletin provides guidance on the need for, selection of, and use of corrosion-resistant metal connectors for the construction of buildings in coastal areas.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1721

Technical Bulletin 9 – Design and Construction Guidance for Breakaway Walls

(TB-9 – August 2008) : 4 8

This Technical Bulletin provides prescriptive criteria for the design

and construction of wood-frame and masonry breakaway walls beneath

elevated buildings in Coastal High Hazard Areas compliant with NFIP

regulatory requirements.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1722

10-01 Ensuring that Structures Built on Fill In or Near Special Flood Hazard Areas 

are Reasonably Safe From Flooding (FIA-TB-10 – May 2001) : 4 8

This Technical Bulletin discusses building techniques, including the use of fill, that can be used

to ensure structures are reasonably safe from flooding.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1723
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11-01 Crawlspace Construction for Buildings Located in Special Flood Hazard Areas 

(FIA-TB-11 – November 2001) : 4 8

This Technical Bulletin provides interim guidance on minimum NFIP requirements as well as

best practices for crawlspace construction in Special Flood Hazard Areas.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1724

TORNADO RECOVERY ADVISORIES

Tornado Risks and Hazards in the Midwest United States (FEMA DR-1699-RA1 – August 2007) :

The purpose of this Tornado Recovery Advisory is to summarize facts about the Midwest tornado hazard, specifically the area served by FEMA Region VII, which includes Iowa, Kansas,

Missouri, and Nebraska. The general population, specifically homeowners and renters, policy

makers, local officials, builders, and building officials know and understand that tornado occurrence in the Midwest is not a rare event. In fact, more than half of the 20 states with the highest

frequency of tornado occurrence on record, and 2 of the top 5 (Kansas and Nebraska) are located in the Midwest. In addition, this RA identifies FEMA resources that can be used to help

design and construct shelters that provide safe haven from tornadoes. These resources also

guide construction of most building types (including residences) to minimize damage from extreme wind events.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=2972

Storm Shelters: Selecting Design Criteria (FEMA DR-1699-RA2 – August 2007) :

The intended audience for this Tornado Recovery Advisory is anyone involved in the planning,

policy-making, design, construction, or approval of tornado shelters, including designers, emergency managers, public officials, policy or decision-makers, building code officials, and home or

building owners. Homeowners and renters should also refer to Residential Sheltering: In-Residence 

and Stand-Alone Shelters. The purpose of this advisory is to present information on different types

of shelter design guidelines, code requirements, and other criteria that pertain to the design

and construction of tornado shelters. There are various storm shelter criteria, each of which offer different levels of protection to its shelter occupants.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=2973

Residential Sheltering: In-Residence and Stand-Alone Shelters (FEMA DR-1699-RA3 – August 2007) :

The purpose of this Tornado Recovery Advisory is to alert homeowners, renters, and apartment

building owners to the concept of in-residence and stand-alone storm shelters. The Advisory

addresses considering the need for a shelter; in-residence shelter construction and retrofitting

options; recommendations for sheltering when you cannot place a shelter within your home;

best available refuge areas; and emergency supply kits and weather radios.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=2974
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Understanding and Improving Performance of Older Manufactured Homes During High-Wind Events 

(FEMA DR-1679-RA4 – April 2007) :

The purpose of this Tornado Recovery Advisory is to provide guidance on reducing damage

from high-wind events, including tornadoes and hurricanes, to manufactured homes constructed before July 13, 1994. The advisory also discusses ages of manufactured homes, vulnerabilities

of older manufactured homes to high-wind events, and recommendations for reducing damage

from high-wind events.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=2631

Understanding and Improving Performance of New Manufactured Homes During High-Wind Events 

(FEMA DR-1679-RA5 – April 2007) :

The purpose of this Tornado Recovery Advisory is to provide guidance on reducing damage

from high-wind events, including tornadoes and hurricanes, to manufactured homes constructed after July 13, 1994. The advisory also discusses ages of manufactured homes, vulnerabilities

of new manufactured homes to high-wind events, and recommendations for reducing damage

from high-wind events.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=2631

FLOOD RECOVERY ADVISORIES

Considerations for Rebuilding Your Flood-Damaged House (September 2009) :

The purpose of this Flood Recovery Advisory is to provide information to assist with rebuilding

decisions in the aftermath of the 2008 Midwest floods, as well as future flood events.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=3824

Design Considerations for Improving Critical Facility Functionality During Flood Events (September 2009) 

:

The purpose of this Flood Recovery Advisory is to provide recommendations for reducing the

effects of flooding on existing critical facilities. It specifically applies to the essential critical facility systems that must remain functional during and after flood events.

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=3824

TRAINING COURSES AND WORKSHOPS

Numerous training courses have been developed and are offered at FEMA's Emergency Management Institute (EMI) in Emmitsburg, Maryland, as well as in the field.

Coastal Construction Workshop for Home Builders (FEMA 499) 

FEMAdeveloped a series of 31 technical factsheetsthat provide guidance and recommendations

concerning the construction of coastal residential buildings. The fact sheets present information aimed at improving the performance of buildings subject to flood and wind forces in

coastal environments. This introductory-level 3-hour training is made available to construction
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professionals in coastal areas to facilitate their understanding and use of these technical fact

sheets and the design and construction practices they promote.

The goal of the workshop is to provide a practical learning experience that enables participants, upon completion of the workshop, to cite best practices that result in reduced damages

to homes affected by coastal storms, locate information as needed in the Home Builder’s Guide to 

Coastal Construction fact sheets, and implement building practices that will improve the performance of buildings subject to flood and wind forces in coastal environments.

If you are interested in this workshop, please contact your regional FEMA office (http://www.

fema.gov/about/contact/regions.shtm) or Jacob Anderson, Program Specialist, Building Science Branch/Risk Reduction Division, FEMA HQ Mitigation Directorate, (202) 646-3423 or

jack.anderson@dhs.gov.

Introduction to Coastal Foundation Design and Construction for Local Building Officials (FEMA 550)

FEMA has developed two courses on FEMA 550. One course is for local officials and a second,

more detailed course, is for design professionals.

This 4-hour course instructs State and local government officials on the need to properly

and effectively use FEMA 550, Recommended Residential Construction for Coastal Areas, to develop

foundations for homes located in coastal areas. The course will provide building officials and

community decision-makers better understanding on the need for prescriptive foundation design guidance. Contemporary codes and standards will be introduced, and their importance

will be discussed. The course will cover (1) the effect of natural hazards on coastal foundations;

(2) the introduction of building codes and standards; (3) regulatory requirements determining where and how buildings may be sited, designed, and constructed; and (4) the introduction

and use of FEMA 550. The intent is for sound mitigation measures and building code requirements to be procedurally adopted and implemented, which will decrease the vulnerability of

foundations to major wind and flood events.

If you are interested in this training course, please contact your regional FEMA office (http://

www.fema.gov/about/contact/regions.shtm) or John Ingargiola, Senior Engineer, Building Science Branch/Risk Reduction Division, FEMA HQ Mitigation Directorate, (202) 646-3452 or

john.ingargiola@dhs.gov.

Introduction to Coastal Foundation Design and Construction for Design Professionals (FEMA 550)

This 1-day course is the second of two courses on FEMA 550, Recommended Residential Construction for Coastal Areas, developed by FEMA and is geared to design professionals. The course

focuses on the guidance contained in the manual. It discusses the unique loads foundations

must resist in coastal and near coastal areas (flood, debris, breaking waves, etc.); addresses NFIP

requirements; and discusses designing for high-wind events and for erosion and scour. The

course describes the assumptions used in developing the FEMA 550 foundation designs and

how the designs can be customized by professionals to develop foundations for specific homes.

Copies of FEMA 550 and a Student Manual will be provided.

If you are interested in this training course, please contact your regional FEMA office (http://

www.fema.gov/about/contact/regions.shtm) or John Ingargiola, Senior Engineer, Building
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Science Branch/Risk Reduction Division, FEMA HQ Mitigation Directorate, (202) 646-3452 or

john.ingargiola@dhs.gov.

The Flood Provisions of the International Code Series and ASCE 24

This 4-hour workshop presents basic information needed to understand the flood provisions

of the International Code Series and ASCE 24, Flood Resistant Design and Construction and the

importance of coordinating local floodplain management ordinances with building codes. The

2009, 2006, and 2003 editions of the International Codes (I-Codes) contain flood resistant provisions that FEMA has determined to be consistent with the NFIP. Reading materials will be

distributed in advance. Participants will learn how the I-Code provisions are consistent with the

NFIP regulations; understand the relationship between the I-Codes and ASCE 24: learn about

distinctions between the I-Codes and ASCE 24, and the NFIP regulations; learn the importance

of coordinating the I-Codes with local floodplain management ordinances; and review a sample

“companion” ordinance designed specifically to coordinate with the I-Codes.

If you are interested in this workshop, please contact your regional FEMA office (http://www.

fema.gov/about/contact/regions.shtm) or John Ingargiola, Senior Engineer, Building Science

Branch/Risk Reduction Division, FEMA HQ Mitigation Directorate, (202) 646-3452 or john.ingargiola@dhs.gov.

Multi-Hazard Mitigation Design Considerations (EMI 312)

This 21⁄2-day course is designed to introduce potential natural hazard impacts on the performance

of the constructed environment. The target audience is Federal, State, and local emergency

response staff; local building officials; and other building professionals responsible for the design and/or operation of buildings or other infrastructure facilities. Hazards discussed include

floods, winds, earthquakes, and wildfires. The behavior of each hazard is reviewed, followed by

a discussion of their potential impacts on or threats to buildings and infrastructure. The threats

are evaluated qualitatively and quantitatively. The introduction to each hazard is followed by a

discussion of mitigation strategies and techniques proven to be effective in mitigating the effects

of that hazard. After discussions of the individual hazards are complete, the mitigation measures are represented for further evaluation relative to hazards other than the specific hazard

for which it was originally intended. The focus is to not only identify mitigation strategies that

may reduce the risks from more than one hazard, but also to consider the potential unintended

increased risks from another hazard.

If you are interested in this training course, please contact your regional FEMA office (http://

www.fema.gov/about/contact/regions.shtm) or Mai Tong, Physical Scientist, Building Science

Branch/Risk Reduction Division, FEMA HQ Mitigation Directorate, (202) 646-4681 or mai.

tong@dhs.gov.

Design and Construction of Safe Rooms for Architects and Engineers (FEMA 361) 

Two versions of the training course on the August 2008 edition of FEMA 361 are available:

n	 The 2-day training course discusses design and construction of community safe rooms. The

target audience is architects, engineers, and emergency managers. The training discusses

revisions to background and hazard identification, revisions to design and construction

guidance criteria (specific to tornado, hurricane, and combined hazards), and revisions
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made to align the publication with the minimum requirements of the ICC/NSSA-500

Standard for the Design and Construction of Storm Shelters. Specific guidance and design criteria

are provided where the ICC-500 Standard does not address operational or emergency

management issues. The presentation will also cover the elements of the wind and flood

design criteria in FEMA 361 that remain more restrictive than those developed for the

ICC-500 Standard. The latter is important as FEMA 361 is the basis of the technical design

criteria used for FEMA grant programs that fund the design and construction of hurricane

and tornado safe rooms. 

n The 1-day training course focuses on the evaluation of proposed areas or buildings for use

as community safe rooms or areas of last resort if they do not meet the FEMA 361 criteria.

The target audience is architects, engineers, and emergency managers. The course provides

background on safe room design and construction issues and reviews the use of the ExtremeWind Refuge Area Evaluation Checklists provided in Appendix B of the revised FEMA 361.

After a brief review of tornado and hurricane wind hazards, the instructors will discuss FEMA

361 design criteria, and focus on and present checklists and tools for building evaluations.

Students will have the opportunity to complete a case study by evaluating a potential safe

room structure while using the FEMA 361 Appendix B checklists. 

If you are interested in this training courses, please contact your regional FEMA office (http://

www.fema.gov/about/contact/regions.shtm) or John Ingargiola, Senior Engineer, Building Science Branch/Risk Reduction Division, FEMA HQ Mitigation Directorate, (202) 646-3452 or

john.ingargiola@dhs.gov.

Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Buildings (EMI 279) 

FEMA developed a technical training course on proper methods of retrofitting residential buildings. The course is available as a 1-week course offered several times a year at EMI or as a 2-day

field-deployed version. FEMA will provide all course materials free of charge and may be able

to provide, under certain circumstances, expert trainers at no charge. For technical assistance

in offering the field course, contact your NFIP State Coordinator, FEMA Regional Offices, or

Disaster Field Office. To register, all applications must be submitted through your State Emergency Management Training Office.

If you are interested in this training course, please contact your regional FEMA office (http://

www.fema.gov/about/contact/regions.shtm) or John Ingargiola, Senior Engineer, Building Science Branch/Risk Reduction Division, FEMA HQ Mitigation Directorate, (202) 646-3452 or

john.ingargiola@dhs.gov.

Residential Coastal Construction (EMI 386)

FEMA designed this 41⁄2-day course to train participants on FEMA’s Coastal Construction Manual (FEMA 55), which is the primary, state-of-the-art reference for planning, designing, and

constructing residential structures in various coastal environments. The target audience is engineers, architects, and building code officials. Floodplain management, hazard mitigation,

planning, and building officials with building science knowledge may also apply. The course is

taught at EMI. An Independent Study Course is also available.

If you are interested in this training course, please contact your regional FEMA office (http://

www.fema.gov/about/contact/regions.shtm) or John Ingargiola, Senior Engineer, Building
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Science Branch/Risk Reduction Division, FEMA HQ Mitigation Directorate, (202) 646-3452 or

john.ingargiola@dhs.gov.

Design Guide for Improving Critical Facility Safety from Flooding and High Winds: Providing Protection 

to People and Buildings (FEMA 543)

This 2-day course on FEMA 543 was developed to help improve the design, construction, reconstruction, and rehabilitation of critical facilities in areas exposed to flooding and high winds.

The target audience is architects and engineers with existing knowledge of building science.

The performance of critical facilities (e.g., hospitals, fire and police stations, schools, and emergency operations centers) during recent natural disasters has been impaired by storm-related

damages, as documented by post-disaster reports. Critical facilities provide critical life-safety

services to citizens of affected areas. The course is intended to enable participants to support

and implement design techniques and construction practices that will improve building performance and result in critical facilities remaining fully operational during and after flooding and

high-wind events.

If you are interested in this training course, please contact your regional FEMA office (http://

www.fema.gov/about/contact/regions.shtm)or Paul Tertell, Senior Engineer, Building Science

Branch/Risk Reduction Division, FEMA HQ Mitigation Directorate, (202) 646-3935 or paul.tertell@dhs.gov.

BROCHURES

Building Science for Disaster-Resilient Communities − Wind Hazard Publications 

(FEMA L-780 − December 2009) : 4

This brochure provides readers with a quick summary of publicationsthat will help

them prepare for and mitigate against wind hazards. It describes how severe wind

storms often directly damage roofs, windows, and exterior finishes. The impact

that wind has on the envelope of a building can also impact the superstructure of

the building, and breaches in a building envelope frequently contribute to additional damages. Debris such as signs, roofing material, and other small items can

also become flying missiles during wind events, which can pose a danger to your

home or the safety of you and your family.

Proper design and construction provides resilient buildings that resist damages from hurricaneforce winds and other high-wind events.

Building Science for Disaster-Resilient Communities − Hurricane Hazard Publications 

(FEMA L-781 − December 2009) : 4

This brochure provides readers with a quick summary of publications that will

help them prepare for and mitigate against hurricane wind hazards. During a

hurricane, homes, businesses, public buildings, and infrastructure may be damaged or destroyed by many different storm hazards. Debris can break windows

and doors, allowing high winds and rain inside the home. In extreme storms

(such as Hurricanes Hugo, Andrew, and Katrina), the force of the wind alone

can cause tremendous devastation, as trees and power lines topple and weak
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elements of homes and buildings fail. Roads and bridges can be washed away and homes saturated by flooding.

Hurricanes pose a particular hazard to buildings, and proper design and construction are essential to help buildings withstand the impact of these storms.

Building Science for Disaster-Resilient Communities − Flood Hazard Publications 

(FEMA L-782 − December 2009) : 4 

This brochure provides readers with a quick summary of publications that will

help them prepare for and mitigate against flood hazards.

Buildings located in flood hazard areas are at risk from forces generated by floodwaters. These forces can include hydrostatic forces from slow moving floodwaters,

hydrodynamic forcesfrom waves and quickly moving water, as well asscour around

building elements, erosion, and flood-borne debris.

Building Science for Disaster-Resilient Communities − Seismic Hazard Publications 

(FEMA L-783 − December 2009) : 4 

This brochure provides readers with a quick summary of publications that will

help them prepare for and mitigate against seismic hazards.

As a member of the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP),

FEMA seeks to mitigate earthquake losses in the United States through implementation activities in the fields of earthquake science and engineering.

FEMA’s Building Science Branch develops and produces effective practices and

policies for earthquake loss-reduction, techniques to reduce the seismic vulnerability of facilities and systems, and works to improve seismic hazards identification and

risk-assessment methods and their use.

Reducing Flood Losses Through the International Codes: Meeting the Requirements of the 

National Flood Insurance Program (December 2008) : 4

The primary purpose of this brochure is to help communities decide how to

coordinate the I-Codes with their floodplain management programs and land

development procedures. It discusses the benefits of disaster-resistant codes, community responsibilities under the NFIP, and the benefits of adopting standards

that exceed the minimum requirements.

Taking Shelter From the Storm: Building a Safe Room For Your Home or Small Business 

(FEMA L-233 − December 2008) : 4

This brochure is about FEMA 320, Taking Shelter From the Storm, Building

a Safe Room For Your Home or Small Business, which is now in its third edition. It briefly describes how having a safe room built for your home or small

business can help provide “near-absolute protection” for you and your family

or employees from injury or death caused by the dangerous forces of extreme

winds such as tornadoes and hurricanes.
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PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY OR BUSINESS FROM DISASTER SERIES

In this series of publications you can find information on how to protect yourself, your home,

business, and property from various hazards. The publications are divided into three categories:

natural hazards, flooding, and high winds.

http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/howto/index.shtm

Protect Your Business from All Natural Hazards :

These two publications describe how protecting your business from disasters caused by natural hazards can involve a variety of actions, from inspecting and maintaining your buildings to

installing protective devices. Most of these actions, especially those that affect the structure of

your buildings or their utility systems, should be carried out by qualified maintenance staff or

professional contractors licensed to work in your state, county, or city. One example of disaster

protection is safely storing the important documents, electronic files, raw materials, and inventory required for the operation of your business.

1. Protect Business Records and Inventory 

2. Install a Generator for Emergency Power 

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=3259

Protect Your Property from Flooding :

These eight publications offer information on how protecting your property from flooding can

involve a variety of actions, from inspecting and maintaining the building to installing protective devices. Most of these actions, especially those that affect the structure of your building or

its utility systems, should be carried out by qualified maintenance staff or professional contractors licensed to work in your state, county, or city.

1. Build With Flood Damage Resistant Materials 

2. Dry Floodproof Your Building 

3. Add Waterproof Veneer to Exterior Walls 

4. Raise Electrical System Components 

5. Anchor Fuel Tanks 

6. Raise or Floodproof HVAC Equipment 

7. Install Sewer Backflow Valves 

8. Protect Wells From Contamination by Flooding 

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=3262

Protect Your Property from High Winds :

These nine publications offer information on how protecting your property from high winds

can involve a variety of actions, from inspecting and maintaining your building to installing
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protective devices. Most of these actions, especially those that affect the exterior shell of your

building, should be carried out by qualified maintenance staff or professional contractors licensed to work in your state, county, or city. For buildings with Exterior Insulation Finishing

System (EIFS) walls, a type of wall often used for commercial buildings, one example of wind

protection is inspecting and maintaining the walls.

1. Maintain EIFS Walls 

2. Protect Windows and Doors with Covers 

3. Reinforce Double Entry Doors 

4. Reinforce or Replace Garage Doors 

5. Remove Trees and Potential Windborne Missiles 

6. Secure Metal Siding and Metal Roofs 

7. Secure Built-Up and Single-Ply Roofs 

8. Secure Composition Shingle Roofs 

9. Brace Gable End Roof Framing 

http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=3263

Table 1. FEMA Flood and Wind Publications, Training Courses, and Workshops

Flood Damage Wind Damage Preparedness Accessibility

Building Science Publications

Protecting Manufactured Homes from 

Floods and Other Hazards (FEMA P-85 

– Second Edition, November 2009)

4 4 : 4 8

Local Officials Guide for Coastal 

Construction (FEMA P-762 – February 

2009)

4 4 4 : 4 8

Design and Construction Guidance for 

Community Safe Rooms (FEMA 361 – 

Second Edition, August 2008)

4 4 4 : 4 8

Taking Shelter From The Storm: Building 

a Safe Room For Your Home or Small 

Business (FEMA 320 – Third Edition, 

August 2008)

4 4 : 4 8

Reducing Flood Losses Through the 

International Codes (Third Edition, 

December 2007)

4 4 4 : 4 8

Home Builder’s Guide to Coastal 

Construction Technical Fact Sheet Series 

(FEMA 499 – August 2005) 

4 4 4 : 4
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Flood Damage Wind Damage Preparedness Accessibility

Coastal Construction Manual: Principles 

and Practices of Planning, Siting, 

Designing, Constructing, and Maintaining 

Residential Buildings in Coastal Areas 

(FEMA 55 – November 2003)

4 4 4 4 8

Protecting Building Utilities From Flood 

Damage (FEMA 348 – November 1999) 4 4 : 4 8

Hurricane Publications

Above the Flood: Elevating Your 

Floodprone House (FEMA 347 – May 

2000)

4 4 : 4 8

Against the Wind: Protecting Your Home 

from Hurricane and Wind Damage (FEMA 

247 – December 1993)

4 4 : 4

Hurricane Recovery Advisories

Designing for Flood Levels Above the BFE 

(July 2006, revised in March 2009) 4 4 :

Enclosures and Breakaway Walls (March 

2009) 4 4 :

Erosion, Scour, and Foundation Design

(March 2009) 4 4 :

Metal Roof Systems in High-Wind 

Regions (March 2009) 4 4 :

Minimizing Water Intrusion Through Roof 

Vents in High-Wind Regions (March 2009) 4 4 :

Siding Installation in High-Wind Regions

(March 2009) 4 4 :

Design and Construction in Coastal 

A Zones (December 2005, revised in 

January 2009)

4 4 :

Attachment of Brick Veneer in High-Wind 

Regions (December 2005, revised in 

January 2009)

4 4 :

Attachment of Rooftop Equipment in HighWind Regions (May 2006, revised in July 

2006)

4 4 :

Rooftop Attachment of Lightning 

Protection Systems in High-Wind Regions

(May 2006, revised in July 2006)

4 4 :

Reconstruction Guidance Using Hurricane 

Katrina Surge Inundation and Advisory 

Base Flood Elevations (November 2005) 

4 4 :

Initial Restoration for Flooded Buildings 

(November 2005) 4 4 :

The ABC’s of Returning to Flooded 

Buildings (November 2005) 4 4 :

Roof Underlayment for Asphalt Shingle 

Roofs (November 2004) 4 4 :

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Flood Damage Wind Damage Preparedness Accessibility

Tile Roofing for Hurricane-Prone Areas 

(November 2004) 4 4 :

Asphalt Shingle Roofing for High-Wind 

Regions (September 2004) 4 4 :

Mitigation Assessment Team Reports

Hurricanes

Mitigation Assessment Team Report 

– Hurricane Ike in Texas and Louisiana: 

Building Performance Observations, 

Recommendations, and Technical 

Guidance (FEMA P-757 – April 2009)

4 4 4 : 4 8

Mitigation Assessment Team Report 

– Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Coast: 

Building Performance Observations, 

Recommendations, and Technical 

Guidance (FEMA 549 – July 2006)

4 4 4 : 4 8

Mitigation Assessment Team Report 

– Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Coast: 

Summary Report (FEMA 548 – April 

2006) 

4 4 4 : 4 8

Mitigation Assessment Team Report 

– Hurricane Ivan in Alabama and Florida: 

Building Performance Observations, 

Recommendations, and Technical 

Guidance (FEMA 489 – August 2005)

4 4 4 : 4 8

Mitigation Assessment Team Report 

– Hurricane Charley in Florida: 

Building Performance Observations, 

Recommendations, and Technical 

Guidance (FEMA 488 – April 2005)

4 4 : 4 8

Summary Report on Building Performance 

2004 Hurricane Season 

(FEMA 490 – March 2005) 

4 4 4 : 4 8

Building Performance Assessment Report 

– Hurricane Georges in the Gulf Coast: 

Building Performance Observations, 

Recommendations, and Technical 

Guidance (FEMA 338 – March 1999) 

4 4 4 : 4

Building Performance Assessment 

Report – Hurricane Georges in Puerto 

Rico: Building Performance Observations, 

Recommendations, and Technical 

Guidance (FEMA 339 – March 1999)

4 4 4 : 4

Building Performance Assessment Report 

– Hurricane Fran in North Carolina: 

Building Performance Observations, 

Recommendations, and Technical 

Guidance (FEMA 290 – March 1997) 

4 4 4 : 4

Table 1. FEMA Flood and Wind Publications, Training Courses, and Workshops (continued) 
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Flood Damage Wind Damage Preparedness Accessibility

Building Performance Assessment 

Report – Hurricane Opal in Florida: 

Building Performance Observations, 

Recommendations, and Technical 

Guidance (FEMA 281 – August 1996) 

4 4 : 4

Building Performance Assessment 

Report – Hurricane Iniki in Hawaii: 

Building Performance Observations, 

Recommendations, and Technical 

Guidance (FIA 23 – March 1993) 

4 4 4 : 4

Building Performance Assessment 

Report – Hurricane Andrew in Florida: 

Building Performance Observations, 

Recommendations, and Technical 

Guidance (FIA 22 – February 1993)

4 4 : 4

Tornadoes

Building Performance Assessment 

Report – Midwest Tornadoes of May 3, 

1999: Building Performance Observations, 

Recommendations, and Technical 

Guidance (FEMA 342 – July 1999)

4 : 4

Floods

Mitigation Assessment Team Report 

– Midwest Floods of 2008 in Iowa and 

Wisconsin (FEMA P-765, 2009)

4 4 : 4 8

Mitigation Publications

Substantial Improvement/Damage 

Damage Desk Reference (FEMA P-758 

– scheduled to be published in 2010)

4 4 : 4 8

Substantial Damage Estimator (FEMA

P-784 CD – January 2010 4 4 8

Recommended Residential Construction 

for Coastal Areas: Building on Strong and 

Safe Foundations (FEMA 550 – Second 

Edition, December 2009)

4 4 4 : 4 8

Homeowner’s Guide to Retrofitting: Six 

Ways to Protect Your Home From Flooding 

(FEMA P-312 – December 2009)

4 4 : 4

Safe Room Resources CD (FEMA 388-

CD – revised March 2009) 4 4 8

Engineering Principles and Practices 

for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential 

Buildings (FEMA 259 – January 1995) 

4 4 : 4

Risk Management Series

Natural Hazard RMS Publications

Handbook for Rapid Visual Screening 

of Buildings to Evaluate Terrorism Risks

(FEMA 455 – March 2009)

4 4 4 : 4 8

Table 1. FEMA Flood and Wind Publications, Training Courses, and Workshops (continued) 
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Flood Damage Wind Damage Preparedness Accessibility

Design Guide for Improving Hospital 

Safety in Earthquakes, Floods, and High 

Winds (FEMA 577 – June 2007)

4 4 4 : 4 8

Design Guide for Improving Critical 

Facility Safety from Flooding and High 

Winds (FEMA 543 – January 2007) 

4 4 4 : 4 8

Design Guide for Improving School Safety 

in Earthquakes, Floods, and High Winds

(FEMA 424 – January 2004)

4 4 4 : 4 8

Technical Bulletins

Technical Bulletin 0 – User's Guide to 

Technical Bulletins (TB-0 – March 2009) 4 4 4 : 4 8

Technical Bulletin 1 – Openings in 

Foundation Walls and Walls of Enclosures 

(TB-1 – August 2008)

4 4 : 4 8

Technical Bulletin 2 – Flood DamageResistant Materials Requirements (TB-2 

– August 2008)

4 4 : 4 8

3-93 Non-Residential Floodproofing – 

Requirements and Certification (FIA-TB-3 

– April 1993)

4 4 : 4 8

4-93 Elevator Installation (FIA-TB-4 – April 

1993) 4 4 : 4 8

Technical Bulletin 5 – Free-of-Obstruction 

Requirements (TB-5 – August 2008) 4 4 : 4 8

6-93 Below-Grade Parking Requirements

(FIA-TB-6 – April 1993) 4 4 : 4 8

7-93 Wet Floodproofing Requirements 

(FIA-TB-7 – December 1993) 4 4 : 4 8

8-96 Corrosion Protection for Metal 

Connectors in Coastal Areas 

(FIA-TB-8 – August 1996)

4 4 : 4 8

Technical Bulletin 9 – Design and 

Construction Guidance for Breakaway 

Walls (TB-9 – August 2008)

4 4 : 4 8

10-01 Ensuring that Structures Built on Fill 

In or Near Special Flood Hazard Areas 

are Reasonably Safe From Flooding (FIATB-10 – May 2001)

4 4 : 4 8

11-01 Crawlspace Construction for 

Buildings Located in Special Flood 

Hazard Areas (FIA-TB-11 – November 

2001)

4 4 : 4 8

Tornado Recovery Advisories

Tornado Risks and Hazards in the 

Midwest United States (FEMA DR-1699-

RA1 – August 2007)

4 4 :

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Storm Shelters: Selecting Design Criteria 

(FEMA DR-1699-RA2 – August 2007) 4 4 :

Residential Sheltering: In-Residence and 

Stand-Alone Shelters (FEMA DR-1699-

RA3 – August 2007) 

4 4 :

Understanding and Improving 

Performance of Older Manufactured 

Homes During High-Wind Events (FEMA 

DR-1679-RA4 – April 2007)

4 4 :

Understanding and Improving 

Performance of New Manufactured 

Homes During High-Wind Events (FEMA 

DR-1679-RA5 – April 2007) 

4 4 :

Flood Recovery Advisories

Considerations for Rebuilding Your FloodDamaged House (September 2009) 4 4 :

Design Considerations for Improving 

Critical Facility Functionality During Flood 

Events (September 2009)

4 4 :

Training Courses and Workshops

Coastal Construction Workshop for Home 

Builders (FEMA 499) 4 4 4

http://www.

training.fema.

gov

Introduction to Coastal Foundation Design 

and Construction for Local Building 

Officials (FEMA 550)

4 4 4

http://www.

training.fema.

gov

Introduction to Coastal Foundation Design 

and Construction for Design Professionals 

(FEMA 550)

4 4 4

http://www.

training.fema.

gov

The Flood Provisions of the International 

Code Series and ASCE 24 4 4

http://www.

training.fema.

gov

Multi-Hazard Mitigation Design 

Considerations (EMI 312) 4 4 4

http://www.

training.fema.

gov

Design and Construction of Safe Rooms 

for Architects and Engineers (FEMA 361) 4 4 4

http://www.

training.fema.

gov

Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential 

Buildings (EMI 279) 4 4

http://www.

training.fema.

gov

Residential Coastal Construction 

(EMI 386) 4 4 4

http://www.

training.fema.

gov

Design Guide for Improving Critical 

Facility Safety from Flooding and High 

Winds: Providing Protection to People and 

Buildings (FEMA 543) 

4 4 4

http://www.

training.fema.

gov

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Flood Damage Wind Damage Preparedness Accessibility

Brochures

Building Science for Disaster-Resilient 

Communities − Wind Hazard Publications 

(FEMA L-780) 

4

: 4

Building Science for Disaster-Resilient 

Communities − Hurricane Hazard 

Publications (FEMA L-781) 

4

: 4

Building Science for Disaster-Resilient 

Communities − Flood Hazard Publications 

(FEMA L-782) 

4

: 4

Building Science for Disaster-Resilient 

Communities − Seismic Hazard 

Publications (FEMA L-783) 

4

: 4

Reducing Flood Losses Through the 

International Codes: Meeting the 

Requirements of the National Flood 

Insurance Program

4 4

: 4

Taking Shelter From the Storm: Building 

a Safe Room For Your Home or Small 

Business (FEMA L-233) 

4 4

: 4

Protect Your Property or Business From Disaster Series

Protect Your Business from All Natural 

Hazards 4 4 4 :

Protect Your Property from Flooding 4 4 :

Protect Your Property from High Winds 4 4 :

Table 1. FEMA Flood and Wind Publications, Training Courses, and Workshops (continued)