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INSTRUCTIONS-TASK F. DAMAGE ASSESSMENT (Time to complete the task: 25 minutes) Purpose Determine the extent of damage and number of damaged buildings. Materials · Base map with information from Tasks A-E · Existing land use map or land use plan · Lists of historic buildings · Handout F. Damage Assessment Steps 1. Based on information you have recorded on the base map and your knowledge of the community's building stock, fill out Handout F. Damage Assessment as follows: a) In column 1, enter your estimate of the total number of flood-damaged buildings in each land use category. b) In column 2, enter your estimate of the number of flood-damaged buildings in each land use category that are located in the 100-year floodplain. c) In column 3, enter your estimate of the number of flood-damaged buildings in each land use category with damage amounting to 50% or more of their pre- flood market value. As a rule of thumb, consider that at least 10% of the damaged buildings in the 100-year floodplain will have 50% or more damage. Buildings constructed before about 1975 (or whenever your community entered the NFIP) are most vulnerable. d) In column 4, enter your estimate of the number of flood-damaged historic buildings in each land use category. e) Estimate the number of building inspectors you will need to complete the damage assessment in 3 to 5 days. Enter the number on Handout F. 2. On the base map, outline in blue parcels with buildings damaged 50% or more. Place an orange "H" on parcels with damaged historic buildings. 3. Could you be better prepared to conduct a post-flood damage assessment? On Handout 4. Recommended Actions, list actions that might be taken now to make this task easier after a flood. Products · Base map showing buildings damaged 50% or more and damaged historic buildings · Completed Handout F. Damage Assessment . Entries on Handout 4. Recommended Actions Instructions-Task F