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<br /> <br />Rebuild and Floodproof <br /> <br />D on'tjust build it back; <br />build it better. Now is the <br />best time to think about flood. <br />proofing your home because <br />you can do many things that <br />will protect your property in the <br />future. Many floodproofing <br />measures are quite simple, cost <br />effective, and easy to put in <br />place. By flood proofing as you <br />rebuild, you can make the next <br />flood easier on you and your <br />wallet. <br /> <br />F'oodproollng <br />To floodproof means to remodel <br />or rebuild using materials and <br />methods that will prevent or <br />minimize damage from future <br />floods. There are many benefits <br />to floodproofing your house: <br />. Floodproofing will save you <br />money and aggravation dur. <br />ing the next flood. <br />. Many floodproofing measures <br />are inexpensive. <br />. Protecting your house from <br />future flood damage will <br />increase your property's <br />resale value. <br />. Many floodproofing measures <br />can be easily worked in dur- <br />ing repair and rebuilding, <br />reducing your costs. <br />. Some financial assistance pro. <br />grams can help pay for <br />floodproofing. <br />. By preparing for the next <br />flood, you regain control over <br />your future-a guaranteed <br />way to reduce your level of <br />anxiety and stress. You don't <br /> <br />need to wait for the govern. <br />ment to act; you can take care <br />of protecting your home your. <br />self. <br />. Floodproofing won't make it <br />possible for you to stay at <br />home in a flood. But it is like- <br />ly to make it much quicker <br />and easier for you to' clean up <br />the next time. <br /> <br />Before you repair or rebuild, <br />the first thing you should do is <br />talk to your town's or city's <br />building department. You will <br />need to ask the following ques- <br />tions: <br />::t'What are the procedures for <br />applying for a building per- <br />mit? What inspections will <br />need to be done? <br />o Is your home substantially <br />damaged? (See box, page 38.) <br />This is important because you <br />may be required to elevate or <br />relocate your house to meet <br />local building codes. <br />o Are there additional building <br />code requirements or other <br />restrictions on what you can <br />do to your house and your <br />property? <br />:J What flood protection level <br />should you use to protect <br />your home? The flood protec- <br />tion level is the level of <br />flooding that you want your <br />house to be able to withstand <br />without damage to your <br />house or your belongings. <br />Start by asking your build- <br />ing department what flood <br /> <br /> <br />5 <br />-----._-~------ <br />Rebuild and Floodproof <br /> <br />p <br /> <br />35 <br />