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Webpage describing federal regulation related to excess flow valves on residential natural gas lines.
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Webpage detailing how to purchase and install the correct shut-off valve for homes in California, including differences between earthquake and excess flow valves and how to install each.
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Website describing methods for homeowners to prepare their homes to withstand ember attacks and minimize the likelihood of flames or surface fire touching the home or any attachments.
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Video reviewing the performance of wood, steel, and concrete in seismic zones with favorable results for wood design from Think Wood recommendations.
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Video showing how to inspect your home's exterior and surrounding areas for possible problems from high winds per FLASH Strong Homes Guidelines.
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Video showing how to inspect your home for potential issues arrising from high winds and steps to make changes to fix these issues per FLASH Strong Home guidelines.
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Video explaining the potential hazard of lightning strikes and how to prepare your home to resist strikes. Recommendations from FLASH Strong Home guidelines.
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Video describing attic ventilation methods for wind and water-resistant roofs to comply with FLASH Strong Home guidelines and improve hurricane resitance.
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Video explaining issues with backflow from drains and sewer lines and a discussion about different valve types used in water management practices from LSU AgCenter.
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Video explaining why having a strong roof is so important in hurricane zones and recommendations on how to construct a roof that will stand up to hurricane force winds from LSU AgCenter.
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Video giving guidelines on how to restore a home after a flood to prevent further issues. Recommendations from LSU AgCenter.
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Video from Dorken Systems Inc. of industry expert Joe Lstiburek explaining wet and dry floodproofing for homes, specifically below-grade water control.
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A fact sheet educating homeowners on the importance of residential safe rooms, including their cost and how to register a safe room with local officials.
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Fact sheet discussing designs for prefabricated safe rooms built to ICC 500 standards mentioned in FEMA P-361.
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Guide discussing the siting of residential and community safe rooms at appropriate elevations and locations.
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Video from FIRESafe Marin explaining how decks can be a major weak point for embers to ignite. Proper construction and materials shown in the video reduce the risk of ignition.
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Video from the University of Nevada - Reno explaining how a particular fire, the Washoe Drive Fire, was able to spread rapidly and affect homes and other structures through flying embers reaching roofs, vents, garages, and other openings.
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A video comparing a residential room fire with and without fire sprinklers.
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2019 version of the California Residential Code.
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Recommendations from IBHS describing how to safely use generators during winter storm power outages.
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Video demonstrating how to safely operate backup generators to avoid carbon monoxide exposure.
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A fact sheet providing information on termite species and how to prevent them from entering into your home.
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Article from Building Science Corporation on construction techniques for extreme heat conditions in Dubai and Las Vegas.
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Wildfire guidance for homes located in the wildland urban interface, focused on site design and individual pieces of the home.
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Factsheet for home and business owners describing ways to anchor fuel tanks to avoid displacement in floods.
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Activity sheets describing questions and preparedness action items for a variety of disasters including floods, fires, earthquakes, and winter weather.
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A presentation on the 2020 State Mechanical Code for easier understanding.
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Book describing passive cooling techniques from a technical and academic perspective.
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Paper describing energy savings in space cooling from shading condenser units.
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Report providing information on performance of mortars and concrete containing PCMs.