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V-5 Single family res idences are only eligible for insurance up to a rate of $17, 500. Two to four-family residences and small bus i- nesses are eligible for up to $30,000 worth of insurance, Contents coverage at subsidized rates is available in amounts up to $5,000. It should be noted that homes on which construction was begun after the date of eligibility cannot be covered by these subsidized insur- ance rates. Flood Proofing. Much of the flood plain will be inundated to rel- atively shallow depths during all but major floods. Therefore, it is realistic to consider permanent flood proofing as a means of protecting some of the existing structures. Such flood proofing could include flood walls, relocation of entrances, or low levees which were landscaped to blend into the surroundings. Problems of draining the land within the levees could occur which probably would be offset by the protection afforded. Advanced Flood Warning. The Civil Defense System, the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District or the City might establish a warning system to alert homeowners to impending floods. This would probably consist of the use of air raid sirens with a desig- nated number of signals to indicate flooding on the Creek. Area II Area II extends from Highway 93 to South Boulder Road. This reach of South Boulder Creek is largely farm and range land with some concentrated development near Highway 93. The possible flood control alternatives are side channel storage, flood control berms, flood plain zoning, flood plain acquis ition, flood insurance, flood proofing and flood warning system. Alternatives not previously discussed are described below: Flood Detention Bas ins. There are large areas in this reach which might be used for flood water detention in which the primary purpose would be the protection of concentrated develop- ment north of Baseline Road.