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FEMA
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Report providing a collection of fact sheets describing guidance for constructing homes in wildfire zones.
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FEMA
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Technical fact sheet proving information on creating defensible space to reduce the risk of damage from fires to property.
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FEMA
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Report providing guidance on protecting foundation walls and enclosures from flood damage.
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FEMA
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Technical bulletin describing a set of standards for building materials able to withstand flood waters as needed with wet floodproofing.
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FEMA
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Flyer describing reasons and best practices for raising electrical systems above flood-levels.
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FEMA
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Short guide from FEMA describing how to anchor tall bookcases and file cabinets during seismic events.
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FEMA
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Factsheet for home and business owners describing ways to anchor fuel tanks to avoid displacement in floods.
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FEMA
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Summary document describing flood resistant building materials and some tips for building flood resistant walls.
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FEMA
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Factsheet describing backflow valve benefits and tips.
Organization(s)
HUD,
FEMA,
DHS
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Brochure detailing how to latch and lock cabinets and drawers to prevent injury to residents of the home.
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FEMA
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FEMA risk management series guide on hospital safety and resilience to natural disasters.
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FEMA
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Report from FEMA describing techniques for floodproofing structures.
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FEMA
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Report explaining the principles of seismic design to architects.
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FEMA
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Guide discussing observations, recommendations, and technical guidance as a result of Hurricane Katrina
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FEMA
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Report presenting seismic design and construction guidance for one- and two-family houses for homebuilders, knowledgeable homeowners, and other non-engineers.
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FEMA,
American Red Cross
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A fact sheet on how to prepare for a natural disaster by storing food and water through an emergency food supply.
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FEMA
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FEMA guide containing recommendations on how to implement cost-effective measures that can help to reduce the potential hazards associated with earthquakes.
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FEMA
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FEMA mitigation assessment team report following Hurricane Ivan in Florida and Alabama including observations, recommendations, and technical guidance.
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FEMA
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Report from FEMA on how to reduce damage from localized flooding including planning, drainage, building codes and retrofits, and regulations.
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FEMA
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FEMA mitigation assessment team report following Hurricane Charley in Florida including observations, recommendations, and technical guidance for retrofitting hurricane-damaged homes.
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FEMA,
American Red Cross
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Fact sheet describing how to prepare for a natural disaster and assemble a disaster supply kit.
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FEMA
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Report showing installers how to attach ducts, pipes, and associated equipment to buildings to minimize earthquake damage.
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FEMA
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Document describing three methods for elevating a home out of the flood zone.
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FEMA
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Guide for fuel systems design including installation guidance and formulas for calculating loads and buoyancy forces for specifying number, type and capacity of strapping for hold-downs in flood-prone areas.
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FEMA
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Guide for electrical systems design including installation guidance and best practices for flood-prone areas.
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FEMA
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Document containing recommendations on how to brace roofs and gable end walls based on lessons learned from analyzing the destruction from hurricane Andrew.