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

INTRODUCTION

1. THE PROBLEMS
   • Flood Waters
   • Debris Flows
   • Erosion
2. EMERGENCY HOME PROTECTION
   • General Rules
   • Flood Insurance
   • Debris Control Aids
   • Sandbags
   • Control Of Water Intrusion
   • Deflection Devices and Building Protection
   • Engineered Concrete Block Walls
3. OTHER PROPERTY PROTECTION MEASURES
   • General Property Guidelines
   • Property Drainage Hints to Homeowners
   • Slope (Bench) Drains
   • Natural Watercourse Erosion
   • Planting Guidelines
   • Plant Selection
   • Additional Resources for Planting
4. SUMMARY
5. GLOSSARY OF TERMS
6. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS