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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.

Report describing construction site erosion and sediment control practices recommended and required by a county planning department.

Brochure detailing how to latch and lock cabinets and drawers to prevent injury to residents of the 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 builder's guide describing hurricane-resistant reinforcements for gable ends.

Article presenting the 2008 update on the 2006 details on when required hurricane mitigation retrofits are required and the cost cap on required hurricane mitigation retrofits.

Guide providing information for professional builders and contractors rehabbing flooded single-family houses with emphasis on safe practices and the most important activities in the rehab process.

Article describing three ways to strengthen the roof-to-wall connections in an existing home.

A guide describing how to do wall bracing calculations and evaluations.