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INTRODUCTION - Homeowners's Guide for Flood, Debris and Erosion Control
HOMEOWNER'S GUIDE
FOR FLOOD, DEBRIS,
AND EROSION CONTROL
INTRODUCTION
THE PROBLEMS
Flood Waters
Debris Flows
Erosion
EMERGENCY HOME PROTECTION
General Rules
Flood Insurance
Debris Control Aids
Sandbags
Control Of Water Intrusion
Deflection Devices and Building Protection
Engineered Concrete Block Walls
OTHER PROPERTY PROTECTION MEASURES
General Property Guidelines
Property Drainage Hints to Homeowners
Slope (Bench) Drains
Natural Watercourse Erosion
Planting Guidelines
Plant Selection
Additional Resources for Planting
SUMMARY
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
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LIST OF FIGURES
Fig. 1
Unprotected Homes
Fig. 2
Homes Protected from Major Damage
Fig. 3
Typical Materials
Fig. 4
Sandbag Placement
Fig. 5
Sandbag Stacking Against Buildings
Fig. 6
Pyramid Sandbag Stacking
Fig. 7
Directing Debris Away from Buildings
Fig. 8
Controlling Debris or Storm Flows in Streets
Fig. 9
Directing Flows between Buildings
Fig. 10
Building Protection
Fig. 11
Sliding Glass Door Sealing
Fig. 12
Door Seal
Fig. 13
Submersible Sump Pump
Fig. 14
Typical Window and Door Protection
Fig. 15
Use of Window and Door Protection
Fig. 16
Typical Timber Installation
Fig. 17
Timber Deflector
Fig. 18
Telephone Pole or Railroad Tie Barrier
Fig. 19
Removable Driveway Barrier
Fig. 20
Erosion Control
Fig. 21
Property Drainage
Fig. 21 (details)
Property Drainage
Fig. 22
Slope (Bench) Drain
Fig. 23
Uncontrolled Chaparral Growth
Fig. 24
Homes protected from Fire by Clearing