Reference
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Information sheet from FEMA on preparation for extreme heat, including measures for keeping homes cool.
Video
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Video explaining how to prepare a home for flood conditions using temporary panel closures recommended by LSU AgCenter.
Video
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Video from Home Innovation Research Labs on constructing and installing the door on a wood tornado shelter. Part 5 of 6.
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A website containing FEMA publications on safe rooms for both residential and community use.
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Fact sheet describing residential tornado safe room doors.
Video
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Video describing installation of an exterior door, including flashing, in-place adjustments, fastening, and finishing
Video
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Video from LSU AgCenter describing dry floodproofing and how to dry floodproof your home.
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Video describing hurricane ties and how they make your home more ready for severe weather by strengthening structural connections.
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Video from the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors on how to inspect your home for wind resistance, including door and window impact ratings.
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Fact sheet describing methods for flashing and air-sealing windows and doors.
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Factsheet describing garage door pressure rating requirements in high wind– prone areas.
Video
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Video showing how to make DIY high winds/hurricane shutters to prepare for severe weather per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.
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Video showing how to evaluate openings in homes in hurricane and high wind prone areas per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.
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Video showing how to board up a home properly in preparation for high wind or hurricane events per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.
Video
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Video overviewing how to make a home flood resistant, meaning that they can be quickly restored to their original condition after a natural disaster. Recommendations from LSU AgCenter.
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Video showing damage that can occur during high wind times from poor window and door installments that lead to a weak points in the home's envelope and how to fix these problems per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.
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Video interview explaining the benefits of installing insulated concrete forms for both energy efficiency and disaster resistance in either new or existing homes for under $10,000. Recommendations from FLASH Strong Homes.
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A guide for homeowners on determining the risks from tornadoes and hurricanes and selecting a safe room type and location, as well as providing detailed plans for safe room construction.
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Report describing dry floodproofing technologies for non-residential buildings, including information about regulatory requirements, design considerations, and descriptions of floodproofing methods and equipment.
Case Study
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Case study describing a new home builder that strives to address health, safety, and durability issues in a hot and humid climate.
Guide
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Guide describing the use of doors that are insulated and are impact rated or have protective coverings for resistance to hurricane, high winds, wildfires, and thermal losses.
Guide
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Guide describing garage doors that are pressure-rated to withstand wind pressures from hurricanes, high winds, and tornados.
Guide
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Guide describing how to strengthen or protect windows against wind and wind-borne debris during high-wind events including hurricanes and tornados.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal doors that are next to unconditioned spaces.