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Road 2 La
Link to the Road Home program.

International Code Council
The International Code Council, a membership association dedicated to building safety and fire prevention, develops the codes used to construct residential and commercial buildings, including homes and schools. Most U.S. cities, counties and states that adopt codes choose the International Codes developed by the International Code Council.

Operating a Chainsaw Safely
Guidelines for safely operating a chainsaw.

Ladder Safety
Web site with guidelines for safely using a ladder.

Demolition Safety Tips
Tips for safely demolishing a building/structure.

Electrical Safety
Tips for safely working around electrical lines, etc.

Portable Generator Safety
Tips for safely working with and operating portable generators.

Storm Recovery Guide
Information on topics including: Be Safe: Stay Healthy after Disaster, Surviving and Recovering from a Power Outage, Restoring Storm-damaged Buildings, Salvaging Water-damaged Belongings, Lawn and Garden Losses, Financial Recovery and Risk Management.

Using Sandbags for Flood Protection
Information on using sandbags to fill gaps in a permanent protection system, to raise an existing levee or to build a complete emergency levee.

Using Water-Inflated Barriers
Tips for using water-inflated barriers.

Using Panels as Closures in Flood Protection
Information on using panel closures to block openings in floodproofing systems.

Wet Floodproofing: Reducing Damage from Floods
Information on a collection of methods intended to reduce damage to a building when flooding occurs.

Dry Floodproofing: Making a Building Water-Tight
Permanent dry floodproofing of an existing building can be done by applying a long-lasting, waterproof sealant coating or membrane over the exterior sheathing, siding (if relatively flat) or brick veneer.

Using Pumps in Flood Protection
Information on the different types of pumps to use for flood protection.

Using Levees for Flood Protection
Information on using levees in flood protection including costs and consideration, as well as points to remember.

Flood Wraps and Temporary Shields
Information on using plastic sheeting and polyethylene sheeting to keep water out.

Floodwalls
A floodwall does more than keep the building dry. It protects the building from unequal pressure on its walls and erosion (or scour) at its foundation. It also protects the building from damage from floating debris.

Preventing Backflow
When there is more water outside than inside a floodwall, levee or building, water continually tries to get inside. Information on using valves, plugs, caps and seepage barriers in flood protection.