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 Addressed
High Winds
Flooding – Rainfall-induced
Flooding – General
Flooding – Coastal
Assets
Property
Economy

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Relevant Options

To prepare for high wind, floods and wildfires, fund cleanup activities in areas with abandoned or collapsed structures and accumulated trash or debris. Ensure support and stability requirements in the local version of the building code achieve appropriate wind loading standards. Require that public facilities have open or deep foundations to avoid erosion and scour and to resist higher wind speeds.

Steps to Resilience

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

Charles Powell, public domain.