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Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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IBHS
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Report assessing building codes for the 18 Atlantic and Gulf coast states which are most prone to hurricanes, as of 2018.
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Huelman Patrick H,
et al.
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University of Minnesota,
UMN,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report examining the structural properties and applications of an innovative studless building system, detailing its testing regime and providing an engineering guide for architects and engineers.
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Bohac Dave,
Harrington Curtis,
Meyers Frederick
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE,
Center for Energy and Environment,
CEE
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Report examining the effectiveness of an aerosolized acrylic technique for air sealing existing homes to reduce air leakage and improve energy efficiency.
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American Society of Civil Engineers
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ASCE
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Web-based mapping tool offering a fast, reliable way to look up key design parameters specified in Standard ASCE 7-10, 7-16, or 7-22 for a specific address or location which is free to use and can look up data for eight different environmental hazard types: wind, tornado, seismic, ice, rain, flood...
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Theresa Gilbride,
Kaltreider Christian E
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Factsheet describing tips for building or renovating with a focus on disaster resistance.
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Patricia Gunderson
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Factsheet describing the importance of building enclosures and their impact on energy efficiency.
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Webpage containing a library of ready-to-use social media posts, graphics and video links that promote life-saving information about how individuals and families can prepare for and survive during a hurricane.
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Website detailing how to prepare for, stay safe during, and return home after hurricanes.
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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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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.