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What is a resource?
A resource provides information on measures that can improve the resilience of households during a disaster or adverse weather event.
Reducing Vulnerability of Buildings to Flood Damage
Guidance on building in flood prone areas
Providing designs to reduce flood damage is beneficial in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley.
The guide provides advice on:
- site preparation
- benefits and disadvantages of various materials and methods.
- appropriate post-flood actions to repair
- the costs of adopting the options
Description
Owner
Hawkesbury-Nepean Floodplain Management Steering Committee
Audience
Homeowner, Industry
Insurance Mentioned
Could my insurer consider this action beneficial?
Yes
Potential Savings in Risk Premium
Could this action have a tangible impact on my risk premium?
NA
Evidence of Effectiveness
Has been tried and effective at reducing damage
Suitablity for Other Hazards
Storm
Complexity
More complex language
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