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Webpage from FireSafe Marin explaining the vulnerability of different deck setups and materials.
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Video from the Forest Service highlighting potential weak spots on homes that could ignite the structure and how to lower the chances of ignition in these key areas.
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Video from National Fire Protection Association looking into construction differences of homes that survived fires versus those that did not. Part 2 of 2.
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Video from National Fire Protection Association looking into construction differences of homes that survived fires versus those that did not. Part 1 of 2.
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Video from the University of Nevada - Reno illustrating what it looks like to follow defensible space guidelines for a typical Nevada residence.
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Video from the University of Nevada - Reno with a firefighter who fought the Washoe Drive Fire explains how strong winds can cause rapid wildfire spread, affecting homes.
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A student manual for containing information on residential sprinkler systems.
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Articles, research, case studies, and more outlining considerations for planning and installation of a fire-protection system.
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A webpage outlining recommendations for creating defensible space.
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Report covering the fire performance of combustible cladding over combustible insulation.
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Webpage from USFA compiling resources from across the U.S. on Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) information.
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Video from Home Innovation Research Lab outlining safe room design for tornados, including materials and tools needed for construction. Part 1 of 6.
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Video from Home Innovation Research Labs showing how to properly cut lumber and beams to construct the walls of a wood tornado shelter. Part 2 of 6.
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Video from Home Innovation Research Labs on how to attach plywood sheathing to the walls and ceiling in a wood tornado shelter. Part 4 of 6.
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Webpage from American Red Cross describing how to stay safe and prepare homes for severe winter weather such as blizzards.
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Presentation from American Solar Energy Society on using spectrally selective window technology for passive solar design.
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Video from CBC News on long-term solutions for building homes for hot weather, including using radiant cooling and energy efficient windows.
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FEMA document defining key coastal and flood hazard terms.
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Poster describing earthquake safety tips and protection measures to take at home.
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Document describing commonly used terms in the context of levees and what they mean.
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Report providing guidance on wet floodproofing crawlspaces, unfinished basements, and garages.
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Federal webpage providing information regarding extreme heat and health for the United States.
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Report detailing natural ventilation and passive airflow systems.
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Products and specification for a State of California-compliant earthquake-actuated automatic gas shutoff valve.
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A one-page fact sheet outlining the purpose of an earthquake valve and how the valve can stop gas from flowing into a residence or building.
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Webpage providing details of an experimental earth tube installation at the Clean Energy Exhibition in Georgia.
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Website providing an introduction to the concepts and principles of seismic design.
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Technical report providing site selection guidance for installation of small wind turbines.
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Presentation by the Washington University in St. Louis Office of Sustainability on saving energy.
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Safety brochure from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) describing the dangers to children of furniture tipping over if it is not securely anchored.