- Author
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Cullen, W. C.
- Title
- Effects of the Fairbanks, Alaska Flood on Residential Construction.
- Coporate
- National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC
- Report
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NBS 10 676
January 12, 1972
- Distribution
- AVAILABLE FROM: National Archives, Civilian Records, Room 2800, 8601 Adelphia Road, College, Park, MD 20740-6001, Telephone: 301-713-7230
- Keywords
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floods; economic impact; construction industry; Alaska; residential buildings; surveys; damage; recommendations; rehabilitation; evaluation; Chena River
- Identifiers
- follow up studies; Fairbanks (Alaska)
- Abstract
- On August 15, 1967, the Chena River at Fairbanks, Alaska crested at 18.8 feet, 6.8 feet above flood stage. The flood waters caused severe property damage in Fairbanks, Alaska and the surrounding areas. At the request of the U.S. senator from Alaska, a special on-site investigation of building damage was made on August 24-25, 1967 by a two man team from the Building Research Division of the National Bureau of Standards. Recommendations were given to the citizens of Fairbanks to facilitate the repair and early rehabilitation of their homes. In May 1968, the team made a return visit to Fairbanks to assess the value and utility of their recommendations, results of the special on-site investigation, and the follow-up trip.