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Guide describing how to construct the walls of a home with bracing to resist wind and earthquake loads.
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Houston Public Media
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Video from Houston Public Media explaining the process of raising homes in Houston to avoid flooding from another natural disaster like Hurricane Harvey.
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Guide describing how to provide a strong continuous load path from the roof through the wall to the foundation to ensure a structurally sound building and increase racking resistance in hurricanes, high winds, tornados, and earthquakes.
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KHOU 11
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Video from KHOU 11 on the process of elevating homes to avoid future flood damage.
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ACI
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Video from American Concrete Institute explaining the differences between foundation construction strategies and heights to mitigate damage from flooding.
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LSU AgCenter
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Video from LSU AgCenter explaining why and how some homeowners are elevating their homes above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) to mitigate damage during flooding.
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WNCT-TV 9 On Your Side
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Video from WNCT-TV 9 On Your Side explaining the process of elevating homes to avoid damage from flooding.
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Video showing how to protect your home against both earthquakes and high winds and how similar design strategies can work for both events per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.
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Information guide describing constructed flood protection measures to minimize damage and increase structural resilience during a flood.