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<br />Some other points to consider: <br /> <br />Have your downspouts extended beyond the levee. A levee or <br />floodwall only keeps the water on top of the ground away from <br />your house. Don't forget to take care of sewer back-up. <br /> <br />You should also check on the permeability of your underlying <br />soils. Water could seep under your floodwall. <br /> <br />Your house could probably benefit from footing drains (see <br />"Subsurface Drainage" under I.D., Dry Floodproofing). <br /> <br />Access: <br />problem. <br />bui 1t. <br /> <br />A low levee (under 2 or 3 feet) may not present an access <br />By sloping the fill enough, a ramp or "road bump" can be <br /> <br />Another option is to leave a break in the wall and fill it with sandbags <br />when you get the flood warning. To shorten your reaction time. use a <br />gate. Instead of a hinged or sliding gate, put flanges or slots in the <br />face of the opening and drop a board or shield in place. The edges <br />should be sealed with rubber gaskets or folded plastic sheeting. See <br />also I.H.. below on Human Intervention. <br /> <br />......' <br /> <br /> <br />Advantages of Levees and Floodwalls <br /> <br />There is a dry area outside your house which makes it easier and safer <br />to get in and out. <br /> <br />There is no water pressure on your building. <br />By protecting several houses at once, each homeowner can save money. <br /> <br />6 <br />