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    Mandeville, Louisiana: A City that Stays Afloat by Promoting Elevations

    The City of Mandeville, located in St. Tammany Parish, decided to commit to helping residents escape troublesome flood waters. Finally tiring of the constant issue of a repeated damage-repair cycle, city officials decided to act by adopting high regulatory standards for the elevation of homes and businesses.

    Year
    2023

    Details

    Hazards
    High Winds
    Flooding – Rainfall-induced
    Flooding – General
    Flooding – Coastal
    Assets
    Property
    Economy

    Follow the link below to access this case study published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA):

    Mandeville, Louisiana: A City that Stays Afloat by Promoting Elevations  >>

    Relevant Options

    Ensure support and stability requirements in the local version of the building code achieve appropriate wind loading standards. Require that public facilities have open or deep foundations to avoid erosion and scour and to resist higher wind speeds. Publish a guide on steps that property owners can take to make their existing buildings more resilient.

    Steps to Resilience

    Get Started
    Understand Exposure
    Assess Vulnerability & Risk
    Investigate Options
    Prioritize & Plan
    Take Action
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