General/Meetings-Advice:
Mitigation is the effort of reducing the loss of life and the damage to property by lessening the impact of flooding events. Mitigation can keep natural hazards, like flooding and hurricanes, from having catastrophic impacts. By reducing a property’s risk to future events, residents can return home quicker after an event. There are a wide range of options for protecting your home from flooding events through mitigation measures. To ensure regulations/ requirements are followed while conducting mitigation activities, be sure to consult with a licensed contractor and the Construction Department before making any structural changes.
The Brough offers a program where contractors and residents may request a meeting with the Building Construction Official. We will provide one on one property protection measures advice on the building regulations required to comply with federal flood standards and come to your site to review your flooding problem. Call the Construction Department at 609.967.4220 and schedule your meeting.
Additional Information:
FEMA P-55, Coastal Construction Manual
https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/3293
Protecting Your Home And Property From Flood Damage
Homeowner’s Guide to Retrofitting