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Some Flood Protection for Older Homes is Easy and Low Cost Heating Oil LIVING AREA FURNACE AND OTHER UTILITIES RELOCATED CONCRETE SLAB BASEMENT LEGS OF TANK SECURELY ANCHORED IN SLAB Move hot water heater and furnace out of the basement, or build small platforms for them. If the flood depth is less than 2 feet, build floodwalls or anchor the tanks. Do not store valuables in a flood-prone basement. Use water-resistant materials when you repair. 36 ILLINOIS QUICK GUIDE
Some Mitigation Projects are More Costly But Give You More Protection Opening Next Year 1234 After floods, some communities buy out and demolish homes that were severely damaged. Homes have been lifted up on higher foundations, and others have been moved to safer high ground. 37 ILLINOIS QUICK GUIDE
Page 1 and 2: FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT IN ILLINOIS 2
Page 3 and 4: About This Guide The Floodplain Man
Page 5 and 6: Community Responsibilities To parti
Page 7 and 8: Understanding the Floodway A Flood
Page 9 and 10: The Flood Insurance Rate Map NOTE:
Page 11 and 12: Approximate Flood Zones Approximate
Page 13 and 14: Floodplain Development Includes: Co
Page 15 and 16: What is the Elevation Certificate a
Page 17 and 18: Is Your Land Higher than the BFE Se
Page 19 and 20: Nature Doesn’t Read Maps Importan
Page 21 and 22: Some Key Permit Review Steps The Pe
Page 23 and 24: Floodway Development Proposals For
Page 25 and 26: How to Elevate Your Floodplain Buil
Page 27 and 28: Manufactured Homes Deserve Special
Page 29 and 30: Utility Service for Buildings ATTAC
Page 31 and 32: Recreational Vehicles In a flood ha
Page 33 and 34: Planning to Improve Your Floodplain
Page 35 and 36: Elevating a Pre-FIRM Building AFTER
Page 37: Paperwork is Important - for You an

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