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Preventing flood damage through smart settlement planning

Smart settlement planning and code-compliant construction can help reduce annual flood damage across the country.

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  1. 0:01Preventing flood damage through smart
  2. 0:03settlement planning
  3. 0:06Municipalities should integrate flood risk maps
  4. 0:08when preparing land use plans
  5. 0:12The lowest occupied floor must be
  6. 0:14raised above expected flood elevations
  7. 0:17Zoning regulations must consider water velocity
  8. 0:21erosion and debris impacts
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