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This page lists every public document behind the facts on this Bowie, MD site, sorted into topic groups. Each entry names the publisher, the document title, and the date the document was checked.
Local records come from City of Bowie and Prince George's County offices, WSSC Water, and the electric and gas utilities. State and national records include Maryland statutes, the Maryland Insurance Administration, FEMA, EPA, the IICRC standards, Census housing data, and equipment and flooring manufacturers.
Insurance rules, code editions, program terms, and utility pages change, so each one carries a recheck date in the site records. County and WSSC pages read from archived copies are due for a fresh check by January 21, 2027. Each content page closes with a one-line note that counts its documents and points to this list.
Cleanup Standards and Health Agency Guidance
- IICRC: ANSI/IICRC S500 Consensus Body Issues Position Statement on Category of Water Damage and Weather-Related Events (checked October 21, 2026)
- IICRC: ANSI/IICRC S500 Consensus Body Position Statement: Category of Water Damage and Weather-related Events (checked October 21, 2026)
- IICRC: ANSI/IICRC S500 Standard for Professional Water Damage Restoration (checked October 21, 2026)
- IICRC: ANSI/IICRC S520 Standard for Professional Mold Remediation (checked October 21, 2026)
- IICRC: IICRC Global Locator (checked October 21, 2026)
- IICRC: IICRC Standards FAQs (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland Department of Health: After the Storm: Injury Prevention (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland Department of Health: Flood Safety (checked October 21, 2026)
- US CDC: Reentering Your Flooded Home (checked October 21, 2026)
- US EPA: A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home (checked October 21, 2026)
- US EPA: Flood Cleanup to Protect Indoor Air Quality (checked October 21, 2026)
- US EPA: Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program (checked October 21, 2026)
- US EPA: Learn About Asbestos (checked October 21, 2026)
- US EPA: Mold Cleanup in Your Home (checked October 21, 2026)
- US EPA: Table 1: Water Damage - Cleanup and Mold Prevention (checked October 21, 2026)
- US EPA: Table 2: Guidelines for Remediating Building Materials with Mold Growth Caused by Clean Water (checked October 21, 2026)
Insurance Rules and Federal Disaster Aid
- FEMA: Act Now to Protect Your Property with National Flood Insurance Program (Aug 19, 2025) (checked October 21, 2026)
- FEMA: FEMA Individuals and Households Program (fact sheet) (checked October 21, 2026)
- FEMA: Flood Insurance (checked October 21, 2026)
- FEMA: Maryland -- Risk Rating 2.0 (state profile, April 2025) (checked October 21, 2026)
- FEMA: Myths and Facts About Flood Insurance (fact sheet) (checked October 21, 2026)
- FEMA: National Flood Insurance Program Dwelling Form Standard Flood Insurance Policy (F-122, October 2021) (checked October 21, 2026)
- FEMA: NFIP Congressional Reauthorization (checked October 21, 2026)
- FEMA: Protect Your Property From Flooding (brochure, 2023) (checked October 21, 2026)
- Insurance Information Institute: Am I Covered? (checked October 21, 2026)
- Insurance Information Institute: Facts + Statistics: Homeowners and renters insurance (checked October 21, 2026)
- Insurance Information Institute: Which disasters are covered by homeowners insurance? (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland Division of State Documents: COMAR 31.15.07.03 Unfair Claim Settlement Practices (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland Division of State Documents: COMAR 31.15.07.04 Standards for Prompt Investigation of Claims (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland General Assembly: Maryland Code, Insurance Article, Section 10-403 (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland General Assembly: Maryland Code, Insurance Article, Section 19-202 (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland Insurance Administration: A Consumer Guide to Homeowners Insurance (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland Insurance Administration: Consumer Advisory - Coverage for Water that Backs Up Through Sewers or Drains (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland Insurance Administration: Consumer Advisory: Understanding the Difference Between Flood Damage and Water Damage (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland Insurance Administration: Insurance Advisory for Home Improvement Contractors and Salesmen (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland Insurance Administration: Insurance FAQs - Storm Related Damage (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland Insurance Administration: Need to Make Repairs? Be Sure to Protect Yourself (news release, 7/1/2012) (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland Insurance Administration: Renters Insurance (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland Insurance Administration: Should I Hire a Public Adjuster to Help Me Settle My Claim? (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland Insurance Administration: What to do After a Natural Disaster (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland Insurance Administration: What your Homeowners, Renters and Auto insurance will cover for water damage (presentation) (checked October 21, 2026)
Maryland Statutes, Building Codes, and Contractor Licenses
- Maryland Department of Labor: Building Codes Administration (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland Department of Labor: FAQs - Do You Need a License to Do That? (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland Department of Labor: Maryland Board of Plumbing (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland Department of Labor: Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC) (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland Department of Labor: Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC) license search (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland Department of Labor: Maryland Home Improvement Contracts (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland Department of Labor: Maryland State Board of Electricians (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland Department of Labor: What is Home Improvement? (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland Department of Labor: What's New - Building Codes Administration (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland General Assembly: Chapter 539 of 2025 (Senate Bill 856), Maryland Tenant Mold Protection Act (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland General Assembly: Maryland Code, Business Regulation Article, Section 8-301 (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland General Assembly: Maryland Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article, Section 10-402 (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland General Assembly: Maryland Code, Public Safety Article, Section 14-1302 (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland General Assembly: Maryland Code, Real Property Article, Section 11-108.1 (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland General Assembly: Maryland Code, Real Property Article, Section 11-114 (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland General Assembly: Maryland Code, Real Property Article, Section 8-211 (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland General Assembly: SB 747 Fiscal and Policy Note (Enrolled - Revised), 2026 Session (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland General Assembly: SB 856 Fiscal and Policy Note (Enrolled - Revised), 2025 Session (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland Workgroup on Mold Standards and Remediation: The Workgroup on Mold Standards and Remediation Final Report (October 1, 2024) (checked October 21, 2026)
- Prince George's County Council: Enacted Bills (12/11/2025 notice) (checked October 21, 2026)
Bowie and Prince George's County Offices, Utilities, and Flood Maps
- BGE: Downed Wires [text read via BGE content API] (checked October 21, 2026)
- BGE: Natural Gas Safety [text read via BGE content API] (checked October 21, 2026)
- BGE: Report an Outage [text read via BGE content API] (checked October 21, 2026)
- BGE: Storms, Floods, Winter Weather and Natural Gas Outages [text read via BGE content API] (checked October 21, 2026)
- City of Bowie: A Brief History of the City of Bowie (1683 to Present) (checked October 21, 2026)
- City of Bowie: Bowie Town Center (checked October 21, 2026)
- City of Bowie: Building & Sign Permits (checked October 21, 2026)
- City of Bowie: FAQs: Building Permits (checked October 21, 2026)
- City of Bowie: Sewer Blockages (checked October 21, 2026)
- City of Bowie: Starting New Water Service (checked October 21, 2026)
- City of Bowie: Wastewater Services (checked October 21, 2026)
- City of Bowie: Water Service (checked October 21, 2026)
- City of Bowie: Water Service Issues (checked October 21, 2026)
- City of Bowie: Watershed Management (checked October 21, 2026)
- FEMA: Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Prince George's County Planning: Electric Service Area (Electric_Service_Area_Py shapefile, utility data imported January 4, 2010) (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Prince George's County Planning: Gas Service Area (Gas_Service_Area_Py shapefile) (checked October 21, 2026)
- NOAA National Weather Service: Gauge BOWM2 Patuxent River near Bowie (checked October 21, 2026)
- NOAA National Weather Service: Prepare for Cold Weather (checked October 21, 2026)
- NOAA National Weather Service: Understanding Cold Weather Alerts (checked October 21, 2026)
- NOAA NCEI: Storm Events Database details 2011 (event 346778) (checked October 21, 2026)
- NOAA NCEI: Storm Events Database details 2013 (event 460392) (checked October 21, 2026)
- NOAA NCEI: Storm Events Database details 2014 (events 513629, 513968) (checked October 21, 2026)
- NOAA NCEI: Storm Events Database details 2015 (event 583975) (checked October 21, 2026)
- Prince George's County Department of the Environment: Countywide Flood Damage Reduction Strategies [Wayback snapshot Jul 12, 2026] (checked October 21, 2026)
- Prince George's County Department of the Environment: Flood Insurance Rate Maps & Flood Insurance [Wayback snapshot Jul 12, 2026] (checked October 21, 2026)
- Prince George's County DPIE: Drainage and Flooding [Wayback snapshot May 18, 2026] (checked October 21, 2026)
- Prince George's County DPIE: Emergency Repair Authorization Process [Wayback snapshot Jun 9, 2026] (checked October 21, 2026)
- Prince George's County DPIE: New Home Drainage Forms [Wayback snapshot Jan 12, 2026] (checked October 21, 2026)
- Prince George's County DPIE: Residential Alteration [Wayback snapshot Jul 12, 2026] (checked October 21, 2026)
- Prince George's County DPIE: Residential Plumbing [Wayback snapshot Feb 13, 2026] (checked October 21, 2026)
- Prince George's County DPIE: Schedule an Inspection [Wayback snapshot Jun 11, 2026] (checked October 21, 2026)
- Prince George's County DPIE: When Is an Inspection Required? [Wayback snapshot Jun 12, 2026] (checked October 21, 2026)
- USGS: NHD MapServer layer 6 flowline query (checked October 21, 2026)
- Washington Gas: Emergency Preparation (checked October 21, 2026)
- Washington Gas: Natural Gas Safety (checked October 21, 2026)
- WSSC Water: 2024 WSSC Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code (Effective Date: December 1, 2025) [Wayback copy] (checked October 21, 2026)
- WSSC Water: Billing Adjustment Request [Wayback snapshot Jun 22, 2026] (checked October 21, 2026)
- WSSC Water: CAP Leak Repair Program [Wayback snapshot Jun 22, 2026] (checked October 21, 2026)
- WSSC Water: Customer Assistance Program (CAP) [Wayback snapshot Jun 22, 2026] (checked October 21, 2026)
- WSSC Water: Information for Homeowners [Wayback snapshot Jun 22, 2026] (checked October 21, 2026)
- WSSC Water: Plumbing & Fuel Gas Inspections [Wayback snapshot Jun 22, 2026] (checked October 21, 2026)
- WSSC Water: Sewer Backups [Wayback snapshot Jun 22, 2026] (checked October 21, 2026)
- WSSC Water: WSSC Water Adopts 2024 WSSC Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code [Wayback snapshot Jun 22, 2026] (checked October 21, 2026)
Census Housing, Weather Records, and Past Floods
- NOAA NCEI: 1991-2020 Annual/Seasonal Normals, USC00180700 (checked October 21, 2026)
- NOAA NCEI: 1991-2020 Annual/Seasonal Normals, USC00189070 (checked October 21, 2026)
- NOAA NCEI: 1991-2020 Annual/Seasonal Normals, USW00093721 (checked October 21, 2026)
- NOAA NCEI: Daily Summaries (GHCN-D), BWI (checked October 21, 2026)
- US Census Bureau: 2020 ZCTA to Place Relationship File (checked October 21, 2026)
- US Census Bureau: 2023 AHS Items Booklet (checked October 21, 2026)
- US Census Bureau: ACS 2020-2024 5-year B25035 Median Year Structure Built (checked October 21, 2026)
- US Census Bureau: ACS 2020-2024 5-year Data Profile DP04 (checked October 21, 2026)
- US Census Bureau: AHS 2023 National PUF v1.1 (CSV) (checked October 21, 2026)
- US Census Bureau: County Business Patterns 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns (CB2300CBP) (checked October 21, 2026)
Records for Nearby Towns
- Anne Arundel County Council: Bill No. 61-20 (text) (checked October 21, 2026)
- Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works: Design Manual Chapter VII Sanitary Sewers (checked October 21, 2026)
- Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works: Leak Adjustment Policy (checked October 21, 2026)
- Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works: Sewer Cleanouts (checked October 21, 2026)
- Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works: Water Quality Report, Reporting Year 2025 (checked October 21, 2026)
- Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works: Water/Sewer Emergency (checked October 21, 2026)
- Anne Arundel County Government: Building Inspections (checked October 21, 2026)
- Anne Arundel County Government: Crofton Park (checked October 21, 2026)
- Anne Arundel County Government: Do I need a Permit? (checked October 21, 2026)
- Anne Arundel County Government: Permit Fees (checked October 21, 2026)
- Anne Arundel County Government: Plumbing Permit (checked October 21, 2026)
- Anne Arundel County Public Library: Crofton (location page) (checked October 21, 2026)
- BGE: BGE 2025 Community Resource Guide (English) (checked October 21, 2026)
- City of Greenbelt: Building and Construction Permits (checked October 21, 2026)
- City of Greenbelt: City Code Chapter 4, Buildings and Building Regulations (checked October 21, 2026)
- City of Greenbelt: Community Flood Resiliency Plan, Version 1, Final, April 2026 (checked October 21, 2026)
- City of Greenbelt: History of Greenbelt, Maryland (checked October 21, 2026)
- City of Greenbelt: Permits and Licensing (checked October 21, 2026)
- City of Greenbelt: Schedule of Fees, Bonds, and Fines (checked October 21, 2026)
- City of Greenbelt: Water Emergencies (checked October 21, 2026)
- FEMA: USA Flood Hazard Reduced Set (FeatureServer 0), spatial query against Crofton CDP (checked October 21, 2026)
- FEMA: USA Flood Hazard Reduced Set (FeatureServer 0), spatial query against Glenn Dale CDP polygon (checked October 21, 2026)
- FEMA: USA Flood Hazard Reduced Set (FeatureServer 0), spatial query against Greenbelt city polygon (checked October 21, 2026)
- FEMA: USA Flood Hazard Reduced Set (FeatureServer 0), spatial query against Lanham CDP polygon (checked October 21, 2026)
- FEMA: USA Flood Hazard Reduced Set (FeatureServer 0), spatial query against Upper Marlboro town polygon (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland Office of People's Counsel: Your Local Electricity Companies (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland Office of People's Counsel: Your Local Gas Companies (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland State Archives: Maryland Manual On-Line: Greenbelt, Prince George's County, Maryland (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland State Archives: Maryland Manual On-Line: Museums, Prince George's County, Maryland (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland State Archives: Maryland Manual On-Line: Prince George's County, Executive Branch agencies (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland State Archives: Maryland Manual On-Line: Prince George's County, Maryland (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland State Archives: Maryland Manual On-Line: Upper Marlboro, Prince George's County, Maryland (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland State Archives: Maryland Manual On-Line: Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (checked October 21, 2026)
- Maryland State Archives: Maryland Manual On-Line: Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, Origin and Functions (checked October 21, 2026)
- NOAA National Weather Service: National Water Prediction Service gauge UPRM2 (checked October 21, 2026)
- Prince George's County Department of the Environment: Local Flood Hazards, Mapping and History of Flooding (checked October 21, 2026)
- Prince George's County DPIE: DPIE Homeowner Residential Permitting Guide, 2-2025 (checked October 21, 2026)
- Prince George's County DPIE: Notice: New Trade Permits Accepted in Momentum (checked October 21, 2026)
- Prince George's County DPIE: Projects that Qualify for Homeowner Walk-Through Reviews (P.G.C. DPIE Form #P&L-022, Rev. 10/24) (checked October 21, 2026)
- Town of Upper Marlboro: Construction and Permits (checked October 21, 2026)
- United States Postal Service: ZIP Locale Detail (October 2026) (checked October 21, 2026)
- US Census Bureau: 2020 ZCTA to County Relationship File (checked October 21, 2026)
- US Census Bureau: 2024 Gazetteer Files, Places, Maryland (checked October 21, 2026)
- US Census Bureau: ACS 2020-2024 5-year, tables B25001, B25024, B25034, B25035, B25003 (checked October 21, 2026)
- US Census Bureau: Census Geocoder, geographies by one-line address (Public_AR_Current, Current_Current) (checked October 21, 2026)
- US Census Bureau: TIGERweb Hydro layer 0 (Linear Hydrography), spatial query against Crofton CDP polygon (checked October 21, 2026)
- US Census Bureau: TIGERweb Hydro layer 0, spatial query against Glenn Dale CDP polygon (checked October 21, 2026)
- US Census Bureau: TIGERweb Hydro layer 0, spatial query against Lanham CDP polygon (checked October 21, 2026)
- US Census Bureau: TIGERweb Hydro layers 0 and 1, spatial query against Upper Marlboro town polygon (checked October 21, 2026)
- US Census Bureau: TIGERweb Places_CouSub_ConCity_SubMCD layer 5 (Census Designated Places), attribute query GEOID 2420875 (checked October 21, 2026)
- US Census Bureau: TIGERweb Places_CouSub_ConCity_SubMCD layer 5 (Census Designated Places), attribute query GEOID 2433400 (checked October 21, 2026)
- US Census Bureau: TIGERweb Places_CouSub_ConCity_SubMCD layer 5 (Census Designated Places), attribute query GEOID 2445550 (checked October 21, 2026)
- US Census Bureau: TIGERweb Places_CouSub_ConCity_SubMCD layers 4 and 5, spatial buffer queries against Bowie city polygon (checked October 21, 2026)
Meters, Dehumidifiers, Flooring, and Appliance Makers
- A. O. Smith Corporation: Instruction Manual, Residential Gas Water Heaters (printed 03/2015, 315628) (checked October 21, 2026)
- Bradford White Corporation: FAQs (checked October 21, 2026)
- Bradford White Corporation: Should You Repair or Replace Your Water Heater? 6 Signs It's Time (undated) (checked October 21, 2026)
- Carpet and Rug Institute: Frequently Asked Questions (checked October 21, 2026)
- Delmhorst Instrument Co.: 3 Tips for Using a Moisture Meter for Drywall (Feb 22, 2019) (checked October 21, 2026)
- Delmhorst Instrument Co.: What Kind of Moisture Meter Works Best for Restoration? (Jul 14, 2016) (checked October 21, 2026)
- Delmhorst Instrument Co.: What Moisture Content is Safe for Your Building Materials (Jan 15, 2019) (checked October 21, 2026)
- Fluidmaster: Toilet Not Flushing Properly \| Toilet Fill Valve (checked October 21, 2026)
- GE Appliances: Refrigerator - Water Leaking Onto The Floor (checked October 21, 2026)
- IICRC: Position Statement: Category of Water Damage and Weather-related Events (Mar 16, 2026) (checked October 21, 2026)
- Legend Brands (Dri-Eaz): How to Know When It's "Dry": Set a Dry Standard (Jan 11, 2024) (checked October 21, 2026)
- Legend Brands (Dri-Eaz): Maximize Jobsite Efficiency: A Pro's Guide to Dri-Eaz Dehumidifiers (Mar 7, 2026) (checked October 21, 2026)
- Legend Brands (Dri-Eaz): Velo Pro Low Profile Airmover (product page) (checked October 21, 2026)
- National Wood Flooring Association: Problem Prevention (checked October 21, 2026)
- National Wood Flooring Association: Wood Flooring Installation Guidelines (checked October 21, 2026)
- National Wood Flooring Association: Wood Flooring Installation Guidelines, Addressing Water Damage (checked October 21, 2026)
- NIST: NIST Handbook 44 - 2026, Appendix C. General Tables of Units of Measurement (checked October 21, 2026)
- NIST: NIST Handbook 44 (2026), Appendix C: General Tables of Units of Measurement (checked October 21, 2026)
- Pergo: Pergo Limited Lifetime Residential Warranty (undated) (checked October 21, 2026)
- Protimeter: SurveyMaster Dual-Function Moisture Meter BLD5375 (spec sheet AAS-920-085G, 07/2024) (checked October 21, 2026)
- Restoration Industry Association: Understanding the Differences Between New Construction and Restoration Settings in Estimating Software and Why it Matters (Oct 16, 2025) (checked October 21, 2026)
- Rheem Manufacturing Company: Water Heater Lifespan: When to Repair vs. Replace (Mar 25, 2026) (checked October 21, 2026)
- Shaw Industries: Residential Resilient Limited Warranty (checked October 21, 2026)
- Teledyne FLIR: How To Detect A Water Leak with Thermal Imaging (Oct 4, 2019) (checked October 21, 2026)
- Teledyne FLIR: Thermal Imaging for Moisture & Restoration (checked October 21, 2026)
- US EPA: A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home (last updated Feb 18, 2026) (checked October 21, 2026)
- US EPA: Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program (last updated Jun 17, 2026) (checked October 21, 2026)
- US EPA: Learn About Asbestos (last updated Jul 13, 2026) (checked October 21, 2026)
- US EPA: Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings Guide: Chapter 4, Table 1 (last updated Sep 8, 2026) (checked October 21, 2026)
- US EPA: Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings Guide: Chapter 5, Table 2 (last updated Apr 14, 2026) (checked October 21, 2026)
- US EPA: Protect Your Family from Exposures to Asbestos (last updated Jun 25, 2026) (checked October 21, 2026)
- Whirlpool Corporation: Dishwasher Water Supply Connection (checked October 21, 2026)
- Whirlpool Corporation: Non Usage or Vacation Care for a Washing Machine - Commercial Grade Washer (checked October 21, 2026)
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