Leaders in Dewey Beach are looking at the possibility of increasing freeboard regulation heights, or how high homes are off ...

This is called "base flood elevation (BFE) plus 1." The proposed town regulations would require one more foot on top of that, or "base flood elevation plus 2." The requirement would also kick in ...

It was the category of "substantive amendments" that drew the most conversation during council's Jan. 28 meeting, namely the ...

including the foundation type and height of the lowest floor relative to the base flood elevation. Replacement cost of the house. Sources of flooding, including the chance of river flood ...

sought to have new construction in flood zones built above base flood elevation, in essence above the level of what is described as a hundred-year storm, one that has a 1% chance of happening in a ...

Australian and Singaporean army personnel stationed at the Oakey Army Aviation Base have answered the call to support communities in North Queensland hit hard by recent flooding. The units include ...

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