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This dry hydrant was installed by a homeowner living in a rural location to provide firefighters with easy access to this natural water source located on their property.

This dry hydrant was installed by a homeowner living in a rural location to provide firefighters with easy access to this natural water source located on their property.
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This FEMA flyer recommends using the stairs in case of fire; automated smoke control systems are often designed to minimize smoke in the egress path during a fire or smoke emergency.

This FEMA flyer recommends using the stairs in case of fire; automated smoke control systems are often designed to minimize smoke in the egress path during a fire or smoke emergency.
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This home has defensible space around it, with a vegetation-free zone that helped the house survive a surrounding wildfire.

This home has defensible space around it, with a vegetation-free zone that helped the house survive a surrounding wildfire.
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This home on a mountain top in San Ramon, California, has four 10,000-gallon stormwater/greywater cisterns (two are visible at top left) for fire suppression as well as five 10,000-gallon rainwater storage tanks for indoor potable water.

This home on a mountain top in San Ramon, California, has four 10,000-gallon stormwater/greywater cisterns (two are visible at top left) for fire suppression as well as five 10,000-gallon rainwater storage tanks for indoor potable water.
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This home survived the Laguna Beach fire of October 1993, which claimed more than 400 neighboring homes, thanks to a fire-resistant tile roof, stucco exterior, stucco-covered boxed eaves and under-decks, double-pane windows and selective landscaping

This home survived the Laguna Beach fire of October 1993, which claimed more than 400 neighboring homes, thanks to a fire-resistant tile roof, stucco exterior, stucco-covered boxed eaves and under-decks, double-pane windows and selective landscaping
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This infrared image shows little heat gain from north-facing double-pane windows with blinds, but significant heat output from computer monitors

This infrared image shows little heat gain from north-facing double-pane windows with blinds, but significant heat output from computer monitors
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This larger, less efficient refrigerator shows a listed amperage of 6.5 A, which indicates that it draws 780 watts (6.5 A x 120 V)

This larger, less efficient refrigerator shows a listed amperage of 6.5 A, which indicates that it draws 780 watts (6.5 A x 120 V)
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This metal shutter has top and bottom tracks that are permanently anchored to the wall (FEMA 577).

This metal shutter has top and bottom tracks that are permanently anchored to the wall (FEMA 577).
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This MSHP operates with 120 volts power, has an EER of 18 Btu/Wh, uses about 800 W at full output, and operates remotely with a smart home control system

This MSHP operates with 120 volts power, has an EER of 18 Btu/Wh, uses about 800 W at full output, and operates remotely with a smart home control system
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This vinyl siding melted when exposed to the high heat of a wildfire.

This vinyl siding melted when exposed to the high heat of a wildfire.
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This wall-mounted high-efficiency condensing gas tankless water heater has PVC vent pipes and insulated water pipes

This wall-mounted high-efficiency condensing gas tankless water heater has PVC vent pipes and insulated water pipes
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Tornado, Hurricane, and Earthquake Risk Profile of 379 U.S. Urban Areas

Tornado, Hurricane, and Earthquake Risk Profile of 379 U.S. Urban Areas
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Typical siting and emergency vehicle turnaround requirements for a private residential cistern for fire protection.

Typical siting and emergency vehicle turnaround requirements for a private residential cistern for fire protection.
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Understanding the Wildfire Threat to Homes

Understanding the Wildfire Threat to Homes
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Use flexible straps to secure large electronics equipment like computer monitors and microwave ovens during seismic events.

Use flexible straps to secure large electronics equipment like computer monitors and microwave ovens during seismic events.
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Wall assembly with non-combustible brick cladding and fire-resistant or retardant rigid insulation, sheathing, framing and cavity insulation.

Wall assembly with non-combustible brick cladding and fire-resistant or retardant rigid insulation, sheathing, framing and cavity insulation.
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Wall assembly with non-combustible fiber cement cladding, metal hat-channel furring for air gap and fire-resistant or retardant rigid insulation, sheathing, framing and cavity insulation.

Wall assembly with non-combustible fiber cement cladding, metal hat-channel furring for air gap and fire-resistant or retardant rigid insulation, sheathing, framing and cavity insulation
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Wall-mounted gas tankless water heater

Wall-mounted gas tankless water heater
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Water heater is elevated to a new location above the Base Flood Elevation

Water heater is elevated to a new location above the Base Flood Elevation
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WaterSense approved toilet

WaterSense approved toilet
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Wet Floodproofing

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What fuels a wildfire and what can homeowners do to protect their homes

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When averaged over several years, more fatalities are caused by extreme heat than by any other weather-related hazard

When averaged over several years, more fatalities are caused by extreme heat than by any other weather-related hazard
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Why is Defensible Space So Important