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Website providing links to scalable guidance and tools about the importance of earthquake mitiation to the private sector, its owners, managers, and employees.
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Report covering the migration of wind-blown embers in roof vents.
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Article describing dozens of ideas on how to retrofit a home so it is more earthquake ready.
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A PDF containing the SERC Solar PV System Field-Inspection Checklist.
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Residential building code for the State of Florida.
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A guide describing how to do wall bracing calculations and evaluations.
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Video from Seattle Public Utilities on how to mitigate erosion issues during the construction process on new homes.
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Video presentation describing the design of a construction site sediment control plan from the City of Edmond Oklahoma.
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Video from NW Seismic explaining how automatic gas shutoff valves work to shut off gas flow into a home during a seismic event and how to install a shutoff valve.
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Video from Florida Film & Tape outlining the range of termites across the US, the damage they can cause to wood, and preventative measures to avoid termite infestation.
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Video presentation from PMP TV covering different building strategies as they relate to different slab and foundation types and building materials to keep out termites.
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A San Diego County standard highlighting the requirements for residential emergency vehicle turnarounds.
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The fourth video in an eight-part series documenting the installation of an underground cistern for fire protection - other videos available on YouTube.
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Website for gas utility customers describing the installation of excess flow valves to stop the flow of natural gas into a home in the event of a line rupture.
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Database of approved products that meet the requirements of the High Velocity Hurricane Zone.
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Flyer from the City of Ellensburg WA describing what an excess flow valve is, how they work, and associated costs.
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Report explaining the principles of seismic design to architects.
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Video explaining the threats of wildfires to homes and how to design your home to have a 'defensible zone' for fire protection. Recommendations from FLASH StrongHomes.
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Video providing how-tos for wind-resistant wall construction from FLASH Strong Home guidelines.
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Video presentation explaining proper roof membrane and shingle installation, including key weak points where moisture can get in during a disaster weather event.
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Presentation surrounding home design to keep homes safe during fires.
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Webinar explaining the importance of wall bracing to resist loads from wind and earthquakes.
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Video explaining processes of elevating homes on slabs and homes on piers/over a crawlspace from LSU AgCenter.
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Video explaining how to construct a temporary sandbag wall to protect your home from floods. Recommendations from LSU AgCenter.
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Video explaining how to design bathrooms to be flood-friendly, or easily remedied to the original conditions post-flood.
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Video describing how a garage floor should be constructed with elevation changes to prevent storm or flood water intrusion.
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Video explaining how to install wall penetration flashing properly to keep rain water out of the wall.
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Video presentation explaining whole-house moisture management strategies and energy efficiency at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
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Video presentation eduacating HUD recipients and applicants on floodplain management and improvement of homes in these zones from HUD's Office of Environment and Energy.
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Video from LSU AgCenter describing dry floodproofing and how to dry floodproof your home.