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Video showing the use of structural screw hurricane ties and connectors to improve the home’s resistance to hurricane force winds and earthquakes, from a house framer’s perspective.
Guide
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Guide describing ways to retrofit an existing roof to increase its resistance to damage during hurricanes, high winds, and earthquakes.
Guide
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Guide describing how to construct the walls of a home with bracing to resist high wind and earthquake loads.
Video
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Video presentation describing wood framing design to withstand extreme forces from severe weather.
Reference
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Website providing information on tsunamis, earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, thunderstorms and more.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install appropriate connectors to provide a continuous load path to improve the wind resistance of attached porches, carports, and decks during high-wind events.
Guide
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Guide describing how to provide a strong continuous load path from the roof through the wall to the foundation to ensure a structurally sound building and increase racking resistance in hurricanes, high winds, tornados, and earthquakes.
Reference
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Website containing USGS-related publications related to natural hazards.
Video
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Video explaining what a seismic shutoff valve is, how it works, and the importance of installing one in hurricane-prone areas.
Video
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Video explaining six things homeowners and renters can do to prepare for a natural disaster.
Video
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Video showing how to design high-wind-resistant foundations according to FLASH Strong Home guidelines.
Reference
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Database describing FEMA preparedness webinars including natural hazard preparedness.
Reference
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Article describing dozens of ideas on how to retrofit a home so it is more earthquake ready.
Presentation
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Webinar explaining the importance of wall bracing to resist loads from wind and earthquakes.
Reference
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Website providing a probabilistic map of the expected number of damaging earthquakes around the U.S.
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A fact sheet providing tips on how to assemble a kit of food, water and other disaster supplies in the event of an emergency.
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A website containing a video series by NW Seismic illustrating how a seismic retrofit should be done and ways they are done incorrectly.
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Fact sheet describing impact-resistant window systems with specifics on Florida’s building codes.