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Video presentation describing the design of a construction site sediment control plan from the City of Edmond Oklahoma.
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Database of approved products that meet the requirements of the High Velocity Hurricane Zone.
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Animated video demonstrating the continuous load path of a hurricane on a house.
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Video providing how-tos for wind-resistant wall construction from FLASH Strong Home guidelines.
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Video presentation explaining proper roof membrane and shingle installation, including key weak points where moisture can get in during a disaster weather event.
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Webinar explaining the importance of wall bracing to resist loads from wind and earthquakes.
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Video explaining how to construct a temporary sandbag wall to protect your home from floods. Recommendations from LSU AgCenter.
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Video describing how a garage floor should be constructed with elevation changes to prevent storm or flood water intrusion.
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Video explaining how to install wall penetration flashing properly to keep rain water out of the wall.
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Video from LSU AgCenter describing dry floodproofing and how to dry floodproof your home.
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Technical report providing site selection guidance for installation of small wind turbines.
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Presentation by the Washington University in St. Louis Office of Sustainability on saving energy.
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Report describing extensive renovations to a historic home.
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Website providing information on tsunamis, earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, thunderstorms and more.
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Report providing tools and resources to help community planners to improve coastal resilience.
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Website providing a probabilistic map of the expected number of damaging earthquakes around the U.S.
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Catalog detailing the metal connector products manufactured by Simpson Strong-Tie and their applications and strengths.
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Video from LSU AgCenter explaining why and how some homeowners are elevating their homes above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) to mitigate damage during flooding.
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Video from Houston Public Media explaining the process of raising homes in Houston to avoid flooding from another natural disaster like Hurricane Harvey.
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Table in the IRC describing bracing requirements for specified wind speeds and building story locations.
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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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Information sheet providing definitions, applications, and techniques for applying air barriers.
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Guide describing how and where to install flashings in order to weatherproof a roof.
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Guide describing the requirements by FORTIFIED Home™ for improving the home's resistance to high wind and hail.
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A news article documenting the milestone of the FORTIFED homes program surpassing 18,000 homes.
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Article describing how structural screws can be used to provide resistance to wind uplift in buildings.
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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.