Electrical safety in flood-damaged homes

Health issues and short term safetyFloodwaters are likely to be contaminated with unknown chemicals, oils, sewage, fertilizers, bacteria, germs and silt.Any of these can cause illness or death. Therefore, it is essential that you protect yourself and your family by...

Protecting Building Utilities From Flood Damage

Principles and Practices for the Design and Construction of Flood Resistant Building Utility SystemsFloodplains are home to nearly 10 million households. In an average year, floods kill 150 people and cause over $3 billion in property damage. National average annual...

Changing Severity of Home Fires Workshop Report

On Dec. 11-12, 2012, in response to an invitation from the U.S. Fire Administration, leading national organizations representing the fire service, fire researchers and other stakeholders in home fire safety came together at the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute in...