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Website providing guidance for people to find and use tools, information, and subject matter expertise to build climate resilience.
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Projectile missile testing of various wall panel configuration to understand how the different wall constructions would perform when struck with wind driven debris from a hurricane.
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Website containing USGS-related publications related to natural hazards.
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Video showing how to create a continuous load path using hurricane straps and anchor bolts to comply with FLASH Strong Home practices.
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Video showing how to design high-wind-resistant foundations according to FLASH Strong Home guidelines.
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NOAA webpage providing images and short descriptions of different types of hurricane shutters.
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Video providing how-tos for wind-resistant wall construction from FLASH Strong Home guidelines.
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Video describing hurricane ties and how they make your home more ready for severe weather by strengthening structural connections.
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Article describing suggested food supplies, sanitation, safety, and cooking for during and after an emergency.
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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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Fact sheet describing how to install bracing to retrofit roof dormers for increased wind resistance.
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Video demonstration of proper concrete or clay tile roofing, including underlayment per Weather Proofing America guidelines.
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Video discussing effective methods to landscape homes for wildfire and high winds from FLASH Strong Home recommendations.
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A fact sheet on how to prepare for a natural disaster by storing food and water through an emergency food supply.
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Fact sheet describing how to prepare for a natural disaster and assemble a disaster supply kit.
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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 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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Article discussing structural and nonstructural building components and illustrates a variety of wind-induced damages, including wind-driven rain infiltration.
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Report summarizing the wind-resistant provisions of the 2015 edition of the International Building Code.
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Video showing how to make DIY high winds/hurricane shutters to prepare for severe weather per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.
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Video showing how to evaluate openings in homes in hurricane and high wind prone areas per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.
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Video showing how to board up a home properly in preparation for high wind or hurricane events per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.
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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 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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A fact sheet educating the public on the potential hazards and safe use of portable generators.
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A review on the knowledge about ventilated wall claddings from field performance and hydrothermal modeling.