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CRS Activities For Cheaper Flood Insurance

By: David Todd

Communities obtain better flood insurance rates through the Community Rating System by managing floodplains to a higher standard. FEMA judges this through a point system. more...

The Community Rating System

By: David Todd

Federally backed flood insurance is expensive for homeowners and businesses. By participating in the CRS, a community can help reduce rates for all its citizens. more...

Deadly Flooding in the San Francisquito Canyon

By: Diane Evans

The story of the failing of the St. Francis Dam, and some history behind it's building and reason for creating a reservoir - the scarceness of LA water supplies. more...

Preparing to Give a Deposition

By: David Todd

Lawsuits are unfortunately a frequent aspect in development and construction. The civil engineer will be called on to testify. Proper deposition prep is important. more...

What Officials Need to Know About Public Bidding

By: David Todd

In the information age, elected officials talk about "modernizing the public bidding process." But State laws define what they can and can't do. more...

How to Change a FEMA Flood Map

By: David Todd

FEMA flood maps can be changed. Some changes are simple and require only a surveyor. Other changes require detailed engineering. Property owners can benefit. more...

Construction Erosion and Sediment Control

By: David Todd

The days of releasing sediment from construction sites is gone. Temporary controls are now mandatory, and the civil engineer must understand them. more...

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