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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Web page providing statistics on weather related fatalities and injuries.
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WMO
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An overview of impacts from weather, climate, and water extremes globally from 1970 to 2019 based on disaster data from the Emergency Events Database (EM-DAT)
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DOE
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Information sheet explaining how weatherstripping can be an easy and cost-effective way to save money on energy costs and improve comfort by reducing drafts.
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The Journal of Light Construction
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An article written by Don Jackson of The Journal of Light Construction on how to detail brick veneer siding wall.
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West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
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Manual showing how to properly use grass swales to manage excess water runoff.
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MBS Engineering
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An informational guide established to educate the public on seismic shut-off valves and how to avoid fires following an earthquake.
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CRRC
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Web page explaining what a cool exterior wall is and how they work, as well as benefits to their use and links to research studies.
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CRRC
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Web page explaining what a cool roof is and how they work, as well as benefits to their use and links to research studies.
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FEMA
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Document describing what levees are, how they work, and who owns them.
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MBS Engineering
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Infographic explaining what a seismic shut-off valve is and providing frequently asked questions.
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Polyguard
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An article describing a way to protect drain and ventilation holes in brick veneer siding against pests. Selecting a fine screen mesh opening (1/55-inch or 0.5-mm) is important to guard against small insects such as subterranean termites.
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U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA coronavirus Q&A discussing the role of HVAC filters in dealing with COVID-19.
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IBHS
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Guidelines from IBHS on modifications to homes to prepare for a wildfire if evacuation orders are anticipated for the area.
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CCHRC
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Webpage describing how different amounts and types of snow loads affect the structural integrity of roofs and homes.
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research Center for Science Education
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A heat map showing the average number of tornadoes per year across the United States
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USDA
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Webpage describing the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) and how to plan residential building to mitigate wildfire risks associated with building in the WUI.
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Conference paper presented at the 2020 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings presenting the results of an evaluation of control strategies used when new mini-splits are installed in a home with an existing HVAC system.
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PG&E
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Technical fact sheet describing proper operation, sizing, and installation of whole-house fans.
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University of Minnesota,
ASHRAE,
ORNL,
NorthernSTAR,
NSTAR,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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Conference paper presented at the 8th International Conference on Thermal Performance of Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings describing moisture from basements and crawlspaces as a source of indoor humidity and providing recommendations for finishing below-grade spaces to limit potential indoor...
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NFPA
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Website containing links to key wildfire codes and standards.
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USDA
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Webpage from USDA and U.S. Forest Service with a map of potential wildfire risk across the U.S.
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University of Nevada Reno Extension,
University of California Cooperative Extension,
Tahoe Resource Conservation District,
Cal Fire
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Guide from University of Nevada, Reno Extension providing specific recommendations for how to retrofit existing homes for wildfire resilience.
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GNWT ECC
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Website describing how wildfires spread and how fuels, weather, and topography influence fires.
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GNWT ECC
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Webpage describing the behavior of wildfires.
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IBHS
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Webpage describing ways builders and communities an reduce wildfire risk.
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IBHS
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A webpage providing guidance on increasing the wildfire resistance of a home.
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USDA,
USFS
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A website created by the U.S. Forest Service, containing interactive maps, charts and resources to help communities explore their risk to wildfires.
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American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE
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Article describing the impacts of wildfire smoke on indoor air quality and some ways ASHRAE is responding.
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CRS
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Fact sheet providing recent statistics on wildfires in the U.S.
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Journal of Light Construction
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Article describing ways to design and construct a building to resist wildfires.
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USFA
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Webpage from USFA compiling resources from across the U.S. on Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) information.
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California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection,
Cal Fire,
CAL FIRE - Office of the State Fire Marshal,
CAL FIRE - OSFM
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A list of exterior building products and materials approved for use in wildland urban interface zoned homes. These products are non-combustible or ignition-resistant.
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County of Shasta California
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An example of wildland urban interface construction requirements for new buildings built in very high fire risk zones/areas.
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USFA
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Website summarizing wildland codes and standards, including related NFPA codes and standards.
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Princeton University
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Paper describing wind influences on air infiltration related energy losses for residential housing and the shielding effects of fences, adjacent structures, and vegetation.
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Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics,
International Association for Wind Engineering,
IAWE
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Study showcasing the location of the highest uplift force on the hip, ridge, and perimeter regions of roofs, and thus roofing material needs for the most fasteners and adhesive at these locations.
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Journal of Structural Engineering
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Study analyzing wind pressures on hip roofs where two hip roofs come together forming an L or T shaped roof or building.
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NIBS
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Article discussing structural and nonstructural building components and illustrates a variety of wind-induced damages, including wind-driven rain infiltration.
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U.S. DOE
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DOE presentation describing a project to study window attachments.
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University of Florida IFAS Extension
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Fact sheet describing impact-resistant window systems with specifics on Florida’s building codes.
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National Weather Service
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Website sharing how to stay safe before, during, and after a winter storm.
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University of Missouri
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Article describing how generators being used for backup power during outages can lead to safety concerns.
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Red Cross
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Webpage from American Red Cross describing how to stay safe and prepare homes for severe winter weather such as blizzards.
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CDC
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Website providing information to prepare for winter storms, prevent cold temperature-related health problems, and protect yourself during all stages of a winter storm.
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Habitat for Humanity
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Webpage describing steps to take to prepare homes for winter weather as well as safety information for after storms have passed.
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Simpson Strong Tie
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Catalog detailing the metal connector products manufactured by Simpson Strong-Tie and their applications and strengths.
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AWC
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Manual providing engineered and prescriptive design requirements for wood frame construction used in one and two-family dwellings.
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Florida Division of Emergency Management
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A hurricane retrofit guide describing techniques for strengthening roof-to-wall connections for family homes.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
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Report describing results of a workshop assessing current and future strategies for research into disaster resilience and energy efficiency in buildings.
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NREL
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Report detailing passive design strategies used at the Zion National Park Visitor Center, including evaporative cool towers.