Some of these start as financial assistance programs but evolve into projects because the homeowners are unable to handle the technical aspects of managing a construction project. Others begin when flood control project plans find that flood proofing is the most cost effective approach to reduce flood damages. Research and Technology Transfer Several federal and some state agencies have conducted or sponsored research into flood proofing materials and techniques as well as ways to assist property owners with flood proofing. Other agencies have investigated flood proofing techniques, ways to motivate owners, alternative financial assistance arrangements, and techniques for disseminating technical information. There have been a few training programs, most of them for disaster assistance workers or local officials who implement state or federal technical or financial assistance programs.
Some agencies hold or sponsor public meetings or workshops for property owners.