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  • Install backup power systems in hurricane-prone regions.

    • Install electrical connections with a transfer switch or docking station (storm switch) to support connection of backup power for critical mechanical and electrical systems.

    • Create windbreaks using landscape forms, vegetation, and other locally appropriate natural systems.

AND/OR

Sea level rise Design and construct the site to accommodate flooding based on sea level rise and storm surge projections for the design service life of the project. In addition, meet two or more of the following:

  • Incorporate elevated foundations to minimize projected flood damage to buildings.

  • Use materials resistant to projected water damage for construction.

  • Apply sealants and coatings to prevent projected water infiltration into structures.

  • Install flood barriers to block projected floodwater from entering buildings.

  • Design GI solutions to effectively manage projected storm surge and stormwater runoff.

  • Ensure backup power systems are in place to maintain critical functions during projected flooding events.

  • Develop integrated drainage systems to efficiently manage projected excess flooding.

  • Engage in community-level planning, partnerships, and/or design workshops to coordinate flood mitigation efforts to effectively and equitably address the needs of populations vulnerable to projected flooding.

  • Retrofit existing structures to enhance their resilience to future flood risks.

AND/OR

Tsunamis Mitigate the impact of tsunamis through site planning strategies as described in Designing for Tsunamis (U.S. National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program), or local equivalent. Additionally, incorporate the following elements from the TsunamiReady ® Guidelines, [1] or local equivalent:

  • Install tsunami danger area and evacuation route signage.

  • Install Public-Alert-certified NOAA Weather Radio receivers in critical facilities and public venues, or local equivalent.

1 National Weather Service, “TsunamiReady® Guidelines,” 2015, https://www.weather.gov/media/tsunamiready/resources/2015TRguidelines.pdf.

U.S. Green Building Council LEED v5 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, November 2025 Edition 46

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