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Fact sheet describing how to prepare for a natural disaster and assemble a disaster supply kit.
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Website providing resources for roofers to construct high-wind, hurricane, and hail-resistant roofs from IBHS Fortified program.
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Guide from Building Science Corporation on how to construct a flood and hurricane resistant home.
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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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Video giving guidelines on how to restore a home after a flood to prevent further issues. Recommendations from LSU AgCenter.
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Video from Dorken Systems Inc. of industry expert Joe Lstiburek explaining wet and dry floodproofing for homes, specifically below-grade water control.
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A fact sheet educating homeowners on the importance of residential safe rooms, including their cost and how to register a safe room with local officials.
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Activity sheets describing questions and preparedness action items for a variety of disasters including floods, fires, earthquakes, and winter weather.
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Factsheet describing steps builders should take to reduce erosion and control sediment on construction sites during home construction.
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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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Indoor airPLUS is a voluntary partnership and labeling program that helps new home builders improve the quality of indoor air by requiring construction practices and product specifications that minimize exposure to airborne pollutants and contaminants.
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Fact sheet providing the wind resistant provisions of the 2015 International Residential Code.
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Website providing information to prepare for winter storms, prevent cold temperature-related health problems, and protect yourself during all stages of a winter storm.
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Report summarizing the wind-resistant provisions of the 2015 edition of the International Building Code.
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Checklist providing good and bad methods of fortifying the roof, especially in high wind situations.
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Factsheet describing garage door pressure rating requirements in high wind– prone areas.
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Fact sheet describing how to prepare for hurricane season and mitigate damage from floods and high winds.
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Article summarizing the IBHS stance on building practices that can mitigate the impact of high winds and storm surge on structures.
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Standard document establishing construction standards for one- and two-family dwellings constructed in high wind regions.
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Video demonstrating how new construction contributes to flooding from the National Building Museum.
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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 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.