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HOMEOWNER'S GUIDE
FOR FLOOD, DEBRIS,
AND EROSION CONTROL

INTRODUCTION

I. THE PROBLEMS
 º Flood Waters
 º Debris Flows
 º Erosion

II. EMERGENCY HOME
    PROTECTION
 º General Rules
 º Flood Insurance
 º Debris Control Aids
 º Sandbags
 º Control Of Water Intrusion
 º Deflections Devices and
   Building Protection
 º Engineered Concrete
   Block Walls

III. OTHER PROPERTY
     PROTECTION MEASURES
 º General Property Guidelines
 º Property Drainage Hints
   to Homeowners
 º Slope (Bench) Drains
 º Natural Watercourse Erosion
 º Planting Guidelines
 º Ground Covers
 º Shrubs and Trees
 º Grasses

IV. SUMMARY
V. GLOSSARY OF TERMS
VI. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Figures º Free Booklet
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La Guia En Español

PURPOSE
The purpose of this guide is to assist you and provide information on the installation of inexpensive devices, which would cost less to install and repair than flood damage to your property.

ASSISTANCE FOR DISABLED PERSONS


Questions or concerns regarding information contained in this Guide, or access to any Public Works programs or facilities, should be directed to the Department A.D.A. (Americans with Disability Act) Coordinator at:

(626) 458-4081 during work hours.

You may also obtain assistance by calling the toll free CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICE number at:

VOICE: 1-800-735-2922
TDD: 1-800-735-2929

Or, you may call the Public Works TDD (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf) Number at:

(626) 282-7829 during working hours.

ASSISTANCE FOR SPANISH-SPEAKING PERSONS
(CONSEJOS EN ESPAÑOL)


Si necesita consejos en español con relación al control de inundaciones, escombros y erosión, favor de llamar al Condado de Los Angeles, Departamento de Obras Publicas al (626) 458-4304.

ATTENTION


This Guide may not be applicable to drainage problems in areas outside of Los Angeles County. If outside the County, you are advised to contact your local governmental office for additional assistance.