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Article describing ways builders can improve the hurricane resistance of the homes they construct, especially 1) strengthening the continuous load path, 2) upgrading the building envelope, and 3) improving the roof system performance.

Guide from Building Science Corporation on how to construct a flood and hurricane resistant home.

Fact sheet describing actions homeowners can take to safely cleanup their homes after a flood with links to additional resources from the EPA.

A fact sheet on how to prepare for a natural disaster by storing food and water through an emergency food supply.

IRC guide referencing wood truss bracing best practices and requirements.

Report presenting seismic design and construction guidance for one- and two-family houses for homebuilders, knowledgeable homeowners, and other non-engineers.

Code describing the requirements for existing site-built single-family homes to receive roof-to-wall retrofits when re-roofing.

Information sheet providing definitions, applications, and techniques for applying air barriers.

Fact sheet describing impact-resistant window systems with specifics on Florida’s building codes.