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    • Case Study

    Mandeville, Louisiana: A City that Stays Afloat by Promoting Elevations

    The City of Mandeville, located in St. Tammany Parish, decided to commit to helping residents escape troublesome flood waters. Finally tiring of the constant issue of a repeated damage-repair cycle, city officials decided to act by adopting high regulatory standards for the elevation of homes and businesses.

    Year
    2023

    Details

    Hazards
    Flooding – Coastal
    Flooding – General
    Flooding – Rainfall-induced
    High Winds
    Assets
    Economy
    Property
    Sources
    FEMA—Federal Emergency Management Agency
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    Organizations

    FEMA—Federal Emergency Management Agency

    Relevant Options

    Expand workforce preparedness training opportunities and programs to quickly restore essential local government services after a major shock. Determine the economic impact of water management on critical elements of the economy, including agriculture, tourism and marine industries. Provide technical assistance to businesses in areas potentially impacted by flooding or sea level rise. Help them find ways to protect their jobs (e.g., strategic planning for possible relocation to other

    Steps to Resilience

    Get Started
    Understand Exposure
    Assess Vulnerability & Risk
    Investigate Options
    Prioritize & Plan
    Take Action
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