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Fire Network: Windows Vulnerabilities

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University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Organization(s)
UCANR,
University of California Cooperative Extension
Description
A report showing what happens when windows break as a result of temperature differences between the inside and outside of the home, as well as code standards for the State of California regarding window exposure to wildfires.

Living with Fire: Homeowners' Firesafe Guide for Montana

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Author(s)
FireSafe Montana
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Organization(s)
FireSafe Montana
Description
Guide for homeowners describing actions they can take to modify their home and the surrounding site to create a survivable space to reduce the amount of damage a home would likely experience during a wildfire.