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Fact sheet describing how to identify heat-related illness and what actions to take.
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Fact sheet providing information on building-scale and utility-scale battery storage for disaster resistance.
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Fact sheet describing how weatherstripping can be an easy and cost-effective way to save money on energy costs and improve comfort by reducing drafts.
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Guide providing information on using exterior foam insulating sheathing in building wall assemblies to enhance thermal performance.
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Webpage describing when and how to safely turn off the natural gas to the home during an emergency.
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Webpage providing information about design snow loads and a free interactive ground snow load mapping tool for the contiguous United States, as well as snow load calculation methods.
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Video from Cold Climate Housing Research Center showing how to install inset windows correctly to keep cold air and moisture at bay.
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A webpage outlining CAL FIRE’s recommendations for creating defensible space.
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A webpage that provides wildfire preparedness and safety pictographs.
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Website providing information on low-energy and standard cooling systems, with a focus on saving energy.
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A fact sheet educating the public on the proper operation of chainsaws to reduce the risk of injury from use.
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A publication developed by the U.S. Forest Service for its employees and other federal agency staff describing erosion control methods.
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A website created by the U.S. Forest Service, containing interactive maps, charts and resources to help communities explore their risk to wildfires.
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Guidelines from IBHS on modifications to homes to prepare for a wildfire if evacuation orders are anticipated for the area.
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A website providing timely and accurate forecasts and watches for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes over the contiguous United States.
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Report covering non-combustible continuous exterior insulation and non-combustible roof venting.
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Article from The Earthbound Report on passive cooling design strategies for homes located in hot climates.
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Powerpoint on attic ventilation developed as training material for the Weatherization Assistance Program.
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Article by the Canadian Government on attic ventilation and considerations for moisture and ice dams.
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NFPA standard for design and installation of indoor automatic fire sprinkler systems.
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Information sheet from FEMA on preparation for extreme heat, including measures for keeping homes cool.
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Web page describing how to identify heat-related illness and how to prevent it.
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Paper describing case studies on urban vegetation and greenways and their impacts on city climate and building performance.
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Factsheet profiling a simple modification that can be made to window air-conditioners to improve their energy efficiency.
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An informational guide established to educate the public on seismic shut-off valves and how to avoid fires following an earthquake.
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Webpage with certification requirements for excess flow and earthquake valves from California's Division of the State Architect (DSA).
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Webinar from Keenan Watson and Samantha Kambo of DuPont on how to correctly install a weather-resistant barrier on a home for code compliance effectiveness. Free EEBA login required.
