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<div class="definition"><div class="short_definition">Methods for reducing [[flood]] damage in flood-prone areas, particularly in the [[flood plain]].</div><br/> <div class="paragraph">Flood proofing involves techniques such as raising the foundations of new structures above a designated flood elevation, or, for existing buildings, altering exterior walls, windows, and entrances to reduce the [[frequency]] of damage to the building.</div><br/> </div> | <div class="definition"><div class="short_definition">Methods for reducing [[flood]] damage in flood-prone areas, particularly in the [[flood plain|flood plain]].</div><br/> <div class="paragraph">Flood proofing involves techniques such as raising the foundations of new structures above a designated flood elevation, or, for existing buildings, altering exterior walls, windows, and entrances to reduce the [[frequency]] of damage to the building.</div><br/> </div> | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:59, 25 April 2012
flood proofing
Methods for reducing flood damage in flood-prone areas, particularly in the flood plain.
Flood proofing involves techniques such as raising the foundations of new structures above a designated flood elevation, or, for existing buildings, altering exterior walls, windows, and entrances to reduce the frequency of damage to the building.
