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Video explaining the effects that lightning damage can have on a home and ways to make your home more resistant to lightning strikes per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.
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Video showing how differently constructed homes stand up to a hurricane and how it can be easy to retrofit a home to make it hurricane resistant using Simpson Strong Tie.
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Video discussing wind-resistant roof types and providing recommendations on how to choose the right roof type for your home per FLASH Strong Home guidelines.
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Guide describing tools for island and hurricane-prone communities on redevelopment and rehabilitation of homes to prepare for future natural disasters.
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Webinar reviewing a newly published guide of fire codes from the National Fire Protection Association.
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Video overviewing how to make a home flood resistant, meaning that they can be quickly restored to their original condition after a natural disaster. Recommendations from LSU AgCenter.
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Video from National Fire Protection Association highlighting 5 key areas that can ignite a structure, including site, openings, vents, and materials recommendations.
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Factsheet describing proper methods for installing vinyl siding and soffit coverings in high wind and coastal areas.
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Free Online Training in Reducing Wildfire Risks to People and Property for Home and Business Owners.
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Technical fact sheet proving information on creating defensible space to reduce the risk of damage from fires to property.
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Factsheet describing ways to retrofit a home to make it more earthquake resistant.
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Article describing a 9-step process to getting rid of rats and mice, and some preventative actions to take.
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A website providing a checklist of important areas to check when sealing holes inside and outside of the home to prevent entry by rodents and other outside pests.
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Guidance from HUD on how to restore homes following natural disasters in Puerto Rico.
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Brochure describing multiple storm surge (coastal flooding) safety measures for homeowners to take, including home renovation suggestions, yard maintenance, and recovery advice.
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Study on the effects of wind, radiation, and pressure on apparent temperature.
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Image of design wet bulb temperatures in the U.S. and where evaporative cooling is most appropriate.
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Brochure describing FEMA documents and foundation tips for floodproofing homes.
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Fact sheet describing actions homeowners can take to safely cleanup their homes after a flood with links to additional resources from the EPA.
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Report providing recommendations to builders regarding how to reduce cooling loads, use air-circulation fans, natural ventilation, window and building design for natural ventilation, and whole-house fans.
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Report describing the research gap in the connection between resilience and energy efficiency.
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Handbook describing the permitting process regulating the transfer of stormwater from private property owners to the State of Florida Department of Transportation stormwater drainage systems.
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Guidance from EPA, FEMA, HUD, and NIH on homeowner safety dealing with lead contaminants.
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Guidance from EPA, FEMA, HUD, and NIH on how to deal with asbestos in homes following natural disasters.
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Guidebook that provides information on earthquake hazards that can damage homes, the design and retrofit of earthquake resistant housing, and how to find more information on earthquake safety.
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Reports describing a mathematical methodology for assessing the seismic performance of buildings.
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Website providing consumers with information about the risk to children from appliances and furniture tipping over and ways to anchor furniture and appliances to prevent this hazard.