RI Coastal Resources Management Council
...to preserve, protect, develop, and restore coastal resources for all Rhode Islanders
...to preserve, protect, develop, and restore coastal resources for all Rhode Islanders
FEMA Building Code Resources:
https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/risk-management/building-science
FEMA Coastal Construction Manual:
https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020-08/fema55_voli_combined.pdf
FEMA Community Rating System:
https://www.fema.gov/floodplain-management/community-rating-system
FEMA Elevating Your Home:
www.fema.gov/pdf/rebuild/mat/sec5.pdf
FEMA Flood Zones:
https://www.fema.gov/flood-maps
FEMA Homeowner’s Guide to Retrofitting:
https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020-07/fema_nfip_homeowners-guide-retrofitting_2014.pdf
FEMA Map Service Center:
msc.fema.gov/
FEMA NFIP Elevation Certificate and Instructions:
https://www.fema.gov/glossary/elevation-certificate
FEMA Wind Retrofit Guide for Residential Buildings:
https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_804_flyer_052219.pdf
Floodsmart.gov Glossary of Terms:
https://www.floodsmart.gov/definitions
Floodsmart.gov:
www.floodsmart.gov/
Highlights of ASCE 24-05 Flood Resistant Design and Construction:
https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020-07/asce24-14_highlights_jan2015.pdf
IBHS FORTIFIED Program:
https://fortifiedhome.org/
IBHS FORTIFIED Hurricane Standards:
https://www.smarthomeamerica.org/resources/fortified-home-hurricane-building-standards
IBHS FORTIFIED Roof Information:
https://fortifiedhome.org/roof/
ICC Hurricane Safety:
https://www.iccsafe.org/professional-development/safety2/hurricane-safety/
International Codes Flood Resistant Provisions:
https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/risk-management/building-science/building-codes/flood-resistant-provisions-2021-international-codes-2021
N.C. Division of Coastal Management, shoreline protection structures:
https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/coastal-management/coastal-management-oceanfront-shorelines/protecting-oceanfront-property-erosion
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP):
https://www.fema.gov/flood-insurance
Local NFIP Coordinators:
https://riema.ri.gov/contact-us
R.I. Building Code Commission:
www.ribcc.ri.gov/
R.I. Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC):
www.crmc.ri.gov/
R.I. CRMC – Rebuilding after the Hurricane:
www.crmc.ri.gov/coastalstorms/CRMC_RebuildAfterHurricane.pdf
R.I. Coastal Barrier Resource System (CBRS) Maps:
https://www.fws.gov/program/coastal-barrier-resources-act/maps-and-data
R.I. CRMC Coastal Shoreline Features:
www.crmc.ri.gov/guidesreports/CRMC_Coastal_Shoreline_Features.pdf
R.I. CRMC Hurricane Preparedness Guide:
www.crmc.ri.gov/coastalstorms/Hurricane_Prepare_RI.pdf
R.I. CRMC On-site Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) page:
www.crmc.ri.gov/owt.html
R.I. CRMC Regulations (R.I. Coastal Resources Management Program):
https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/650-20-00-1
R.I. CRMC Special Area Management Plans:
www.crmc.ri.gov/samps.html
R.I. CRMC Shoreline Change Maps:
www.crmc.ri.gov/maps/maps_shorechange.html
R.I. CRMC Water Use Maps:
www.crmc.ri.gov/maps/maps_wateruse.html
R.I. DEM Cesspool Phase-out:
https://dem.ri.gov/environmental-protection-bureau/water-resources/permitting/septic-onsite-wastewater-treatment-7
R.I. DEM Environmental Resource Map:
https://dem.ri.gov/online-services/data-maps
R.I. DEM OWTS Rules:
https://dem.ri.gov/environmental-protection-bureau/water-resources/permitting/septic-onsite-wastewater-treatment-owts
R.I. DEM Wetland Jurisdiction Maps:
https://ridemgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=87e104c8adb449eb9f905e5f18020de5
R.I. DEM Wetlands FAQ:
www.dem.ri.gov/programs/benviron/water/wetlands/pdfs/realtor.pdf
R.I. Department of Business Regulation Insurance Division – Consumer Alert Hurricane Preparation:
https://dbr.ri.gov/documents/divisions/insurance/consumers/Consumer_Alert_2017-3.pdf
R.I. Flood Awareness and Climate Change Taskforce (R.I. FACCT): Rebuilding After A Storm – November 2009:
www.crmc.ri.gov/coastalstorms/PostStormRebuild.pdf
R.I. Hazard Mitigation Plan:
https://riema.ri.gov/planning-mitigation/hazard-mitigation/hazard-mitigation-planning
R.I. Hurricane Evacuation Maps:
http://www.riema.ri.gov/resources/citizens/prepare/evacuation.php
R.I. Inundation Surfaces (Sea Level Rise viewer):
www.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?webmap=6b97585af3ee4b51af62a10953cd7dc0
National Flood Insurance Program Statistics:
https://nfipservices.floodsmart.gov//reports-flood-insurance-data
R.I. Real Estate Sales Disclosures:
webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE5/5-20.8/INDEX.HTM
Rhode Island State Building Code documents:
https://www.sos.ri.gov/divisions/Open-Government/State/rules-and-regulations/building-and-fire-codes
RIEMA Evacuation Information:
https://riema.ri.gov/planning-mitigation/evacuation
RIEMA Flood Insurance Information:
https://riema.ri.gov/planning-mitigation/resources-rhode-island-citizens/flood-insurance
RIEMA Floodplain Management:
https://riema.ecms.ri.gov/planning-mitigation/floodplain-management
RIEMA Floodplain Mapping:
https://riema.ecms.ri.gov/planning-mitigation/floodplain-management/mapping
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