Disconnect or Redirect Your Downspout Brochure Author(s) Mid-America Regional Council Organization(s) MARC Publication Date September, 2020 Description A guide on the use of rain barrels for greater water efficiency and use in gardens and lawns.
Coastal Construction Manual - Principles and Practices of Planning, Siting, Designing, Constructing, and Maintaining Residential Buildings in Coastal Areas, Fourth Edition, Volume II, FEMA P-55 Author(s) Coulbourne William, Jones Christopher P, Kapur Omar, Koumoudis Vasso, Line Philip, Low David K, Overcash Glenn, Passman Samantha, Reeder Adam, Seitz Laura, Smith Thomas, Tezak Scott Organization(s) Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, Applied Technology Council, ATC, URS Group, DK Low and Associates, Atkins, TLSmith Consulting Publication Date August, 2011 Description Volume II of a two-volume report providing a comprehensive approach to design, construction, and renovation of homes located in coastal environments.
Design and Retrofit for Flood Protection Description Information guide describing constructed flood protection measures to minimize damage and increase structural resilience during a flood.
Fuel Tanks Anchored for Disaster Resistance Description Guide describing fuel tank anchoring practices for disaster resistance.
Safe Rooms and Storm Shelters Description Guide describing design for shelter-in-place spaces during windstorm storm events.
Moisture-, Impact-, Fire-, and Pest-Resistant Exterior Siding Description Guide describing how to select the siding materials best suited to withstand hazards the home is likely to face within its lifetime.
Vented versus Unvented Attic Description Guide describing options for designing and locating the thermal boundary at either the attic floor or along the roof line in new and existing homes.
Design for Windstorm and Tornado Protection Description An information guide describing design considerations for improving occupant safety and minimizing windstorm property damage in new homes in high-wind and hurricane-prone areas.
Bracing of Roofs for Hurricane, High Wind, and Seismic Resistance Description Guide describing ways to strengthen roof assemblies for resistance to hurricanes, high winds, and earthquakes.