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NSGD#: NCU-R-91-027
Title: Flood insurance construction standards: can they work on the coast?
Author: Rogers Spencer M. Jr.
Citation: "Coastal Zone '91," Proceedings of the Seventh Symposium on Coastal and Ocean Management, Vol. 2, pp. 1064-1078, Long Beach, CA, July 8-12, 1991.
Year: 91
Program#: R453
# Pages: 13

Abstract: Although much effort has been made to develop, implement and manage the National Flood Insurance Program along the coast, there have been few studies to determine if the construction standards required for new buildings are effective in preventing damage in severe storms. Hurricane Fredric tested the NFIP standards in Gulf Shores, Alabama, with 100-year design flood conditions. This study evaluates the effectiveness of the construction standards in place prior to the storm. The expected effects of changes in the standards after Fredric are also addressed.
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NSGD#: MASGC-H-79-001
Title: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION ON SHORELINE PROPERTY (checklist)
Author: Collier C.A.
Year: 79
Program#: MAFS-25
Abstract: *****NO ABSTRACT*****

Notes: This information is revised from Guidelines for Beachfront Construction with Special Reference to the Coastal Construction Setback Line (SGR-20) by Courtland A. Collier et al. 70 pp $2.00 per copy.
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NSGD#: FLSGP-G-77-002
Title: GUIDELINES FOR BEACHFRONT CONSTRUCTION WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO THE COASTAL CONSTRUCTION SETBACK LINE
Author: Collier Courtland A.: Eshaghi Kamran; Wolfe Richard S.
Year: 77
Program#: SGR-20
#Pages: 72
Abstract: *****NO ABSTRACT*****
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NSGD#: WISCU-R-92-009
Title: Construction on Wisconsin's Lake Michigan coast.
Author: Keillor J. Philip
Citation: "Coastal Engineering Practice '92 Proceedings," pp. 762-778, Long Beach, California, March 9-11, 1992.
Year: 92
# Pages: 17

Abstract: This paper provides a preliminary evaluation of a set of 100 residential properties along Wisconsin's Lake Michigan coast; an examination of the vulnerability of coastal homes and adequacy of shore protection in terms of the risks of flooding, erosion and storm wave damage; and some examples of properties that have withstood high water and storm waves for many years.

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