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Old Saybrook, Conn., Nov. 26, 2012 -- Properly designed footings, pilings and a flow-through design kept this coastal home safe.  FEMA has mitigation experts at the Disaster Recovery Centers, as well as Lowe's and Home Depot to discuss rebuilding techniques for damaged and destroyed homes in the flood plain.  Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Old Saybrook, Conn., Nov. 26, 2012 -- Properly designed footings, pili...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Old Saybrook, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster Ty... More

Old Saybrook, Conn., Nov. 26, 2012 -- This older beachfront home sits on an older style flow-through foundation - designed to let flood waters pass though without extensive stress on the foundation. The home was damaged but the foundation held.  FEMA has mitigation specialists working in Connecticut, providing information on the latest technologies and requirements used to mitigate damage to coastal homes.  Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Old Saybrook, Conn., Nov. 26, 2012 -- This older beachfront home sits ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Old Saybrook, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster Ty... More