Documents & Resources

Flood Preparedness Information

The following publications are also available at the Pender County libraries in Burgaw, Hampstead, and Atkinson:

• Above the Flood: Elevating Your Floodprone House, FEMA-347 (2000) (PDF)
• Answers to Questions About the National Flood Insurance Program, F-084 (2020) (PDF)
• Coastal Construction Manual, FEMA-P-55 (2011) (PDF)
• Elevated Residential Structures, FEMA-54 (1984) (PDF)
• Protecting Manufactured Homes from Floods and Other Hazards, FEMA P-85 (2009) (PDF)
• Mitigation of Flood and Erosion Damage to Residential Buildings in Coastal Areas, FEMA-257 (1994) (PDF)
• Protecting Building Utilities From Flood Damage, FEMA -P-348 (2017) (PDF)
• Protecting Floodplain Resources, FEMA-268 (1996) (Link)
• Reducing Damage from Localized Flooding, FEMA 511 (2005) (PDF)
• Pender County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance (PDF)
• Southeastern NC Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan (2021) (PDF)
• Homeowners Guide to Retrofitting: Six Ways to Protect Your Home (Link)