Be alert for fire hazards such as broken electrical wires. If the building has been under water, do not switch on the main, wait for professional assistance. Never touch electrical switches while wet or standing in water Don't use appliances or equipment until they have been cleaned, dried and thoroughly checked for damage. Lining with concrete to increase efficiency Watershed Treatment which renders the soil more absorbent of excessive rainfall until flood heights have receded. Zoning is a legal tool used by governments to control development Subdivision Regulations specify the manner in which land may be divided.
Typical provisions show the extent of the flood plain on maps.
Flood way limits or encroachment lines prohibit filing in channels and floodways that restrict flow and require that each lot contain a building site with an elevation above the flood level. Building Codes are standards for construction of buildings and other structures and if enforced can reduce damages to buildings in flood-prone areas. Require structural strength withstand water pressure or high velocity of flowing water Prohibit equipment that might be hazardous to life when submerged. Prevent floatation of buildings by requiring proper anchorage. Flood Proofing is a combination of structural changes and adjustment to properties which can be used in new or existing construction.