Flooding and Historic Preservation
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Historic communities across New York state and nationwide face the threat of flooding. The Preservation League compiled the resources below to assist communities and historic property owners seeking to mitigate future flood damage and repair damage from recent flooding.
Technical Resources for Buildings Damaged by Flooding:
National Trust for Historic Preservation: Treatment of Flood Damaged Buildings National Trust for Historic Preservation: Bringing Historic Properties Back from a Flood National Trust for Historic Preservation: Treatment of Flood-Damaged Older and Historic Buildings Future Mitigation Strategies for Flood-Prone Regions: National Trust for Historic Preservation: Three Ways to Save Historic Places from Climate Threats FEMA: Hazard Mitigation Planning Historic and Cultural resources |
Design Guideline Examples:
Somers Point, New Jersey Elevation Guidelines, Mississippi Gulf Coast Region Other Resources: Floodplain Management, Apalachicola Historic District, Florida |
