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<br />\ <br /> <br /> <br />Low openings which are not essential <br />can be permanently sealed to prevent <br />entry of flood waters. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Wood or metal shields can be used <br />to seal doors and windows against <br />entry of flood waters. This shield <br />removes for storage. Smaller shields <br />can often be hinged to the wall to <br />ensure their availability when <br />needed. <br /> <br />applied to industrial equipment, com- <br />mercial stocks, electrical wiring and <br />other damageable items. <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />The amount of flood damage and <br />the cost of cleanup after a flood may <br />also be reduced by using water resis- <br />tant materials for constructing and <br />finishing buildings. The water resis- <br />tance of paints, paneling, insulation, <br />floor coverings, cabinet materials and <br />other items vary widely. <br /> <br />The major expense of flood- <br />proofing is usually the original cost. <br />This cost varies depending on the type <br />of property being protected and the <br />floodproofing technique selected. <br /> <br /> <br />Small structures can often be raised <br />above flood heights by jacking them <br />up and extending the foundation <br />walls. <br /> <br /> <br />Small walls can be an attractive <br />addition to property as well as <br />provide protection against floods. <br />However, they must be properly <br />designed and built to avoid failure. <br />Openings in the walls for access dur- <br />ing non-flood periods can be pro- <br />vided as needed. <br /> <br />45 <br />