HOMEOWNER'S GUIDE
FOR FLOOD, DEBRIS,
AND EROSION CONTROL
INTRODUCTION
I. THE PROBLEMS
º Flood Waters
º Debris Flows
º Erosion
II. EMERGENCY HOME
PROTECTION
º General Rules
º Flood Insurance
º Debris Control Aids
º Sandbags
º Control Of Water Intrusion
º Deflections Devices and
Building Protection
º Engineered Concrete
Block Walls
III. OTHER PROPERTY
PROTECTION MEASURES
º General Property Guidelines
º Property Drainage Hints
to Homeowners
º Slope (Bench) Drains
º Natural Watercourse Erosion
º Planting Guidelines
º Ground Covers
º Shrubs and Trees
º Grasses
IV. SUMMARY
V. GLOSSARY OF TERMS
VI. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
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IV. SUMMARY
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| DO NOT | underestimate the power of debris flows and flood waters. |
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| DO NOT | wait until the storm season to start your planning and installation of flood, debris, and erosion control facilities. Start as soon as possible. Once debris flows and flood waters begin, it is usually too late to install protection. |
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| PROTECTION | is not always pleasing to the eye and appearance should not dictate location or type of installation. |
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| BE | prepared to personally observe and maintain your installations during storm periods, for in many cases a minor correction will prevent major failure. However, do not take any unnecessary risks. |
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| SHOULD | your flood, debris, and erosion control problems appear to warrant facilities in excess of the measures described in this pamphlet, it is recommended that you consult a competent expert for additional advice. |
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