Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employs more than 20,000 people nationwide. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., FEMA has 10 regional offices located across the country. FEMA leverages a tremendous capacity to coordinate within the federal government to make sure America is equipped to prepare for and respond to disaster. Below are a few guidebooks that may help.

Answers to Questions NFIP

Coastal Construction Manual

Elevated Residential Structure

Elevating Your Floodprone House Pt 1

Elevating Your Floodprone House Pt 2

Mitigation of Flood and Erosion Damage

Protecting Building Utilities

Protecting Floodplain Resources Pt. 1

Protecting Floodplain Resources Pt. 2

Protecting Manufactured Homes

Reducing Damage from Localized Flooding