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Video showing how to frame and design a tornado safe room with wood frame and steel sheathing in accordance with FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.
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Video demonstrating and discussing continuous load path framing techniques from Remodeling Magazine.
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Video explaining how to correctly install wall-to-roof flashing and kick-out flashing to protect walls from rain water damage.
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Video presentation by Joe Lstiburek describing the four layers of moisture management found in walls and how walls should be designed and built to keep moisture out with these layers in mind.
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Reference guide helping families prepare for an earthquake and prevent earthquake-related damage.
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List of guidelines for plants and their fire resistance from FIRESafe Marin.
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Video presentation from the University of Nevada - Reno showing how to prepare a home and attached structures such as decks, surrounded by sagebrush for wildfires through steps such as defensible space, land maintenance, and materials selection.
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Video from CNBC and IBHS explaining how wildfires are becoming more common and how using tactics from IBHS can protect homes moving forward.
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Video presentation explaining how communities need to maintain vegetation near buildings and wildland areas by implementing successful defensible space.
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Report assessing building codes for the 18 Atlantic and Gulf coast states which are most prone to hurricanes, as of 2018.
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A video providing a brief overview of NFPA Standard 13D.
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Webpage that providing designation program enables homeowners to take preventative measures for their home and yard to protect against wildfire.
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Report covering the rainwater performance of building assemblies.
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News article from SFGate explaining and giving figures on how chimney failure is the most common type of damage to homes during an earthquake.
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Article describing how generators being used for backup power during outages can lead to safety concerns.
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Webpage from Washington State Department of Health describing how to use backup generators properly to not overload during a power outage.
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Website describing wet floodproofing measures to prevent against structural damage, internal damage and damage to electrical components.
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A factsheet providing information on how to prevent pests from entering the home by sealing cracks and openings.
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Webpage describing steps to take to prepare homes for winter weather as well as safety information for after storms have passed.
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Article from University of Arizona on keeping homes cool during extreme heat, both personal and system changes.
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Webpage from U.S. Department of Energy describing using Earth-Sheltered home building techniques in hot climate zones.
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Webpage from Ready.gov explaining what qualifies as 'extreme heat', how to be safe during an extreme heat event, and how to prepare for extreme heat in homes
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Paper summarizing passive and low-energy cooling systems for buildings.
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Paper describing the effects of tree shade on residential electricity consumption and energy savings in summer and winter.
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Paper describing landscaping influences on heat gain through shading, infiltration shielding, and microclimate creation for nearby buildings.
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Article describing tree health, environmental considerations, and details on how to preserve trees.
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Catalog describing FEMA preparedness seminars from 2021 including preparedness and natural hazards topics.
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Catalog describing FEMA earthquake-resistant construction resources.
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Article detailing a case study in which thermal mass was used as part of an overall Net Zero solution for a university building.
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Article showing steps for kick out flashing at roof-wall intersection.