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Right – Mold- and termite-resistant borate-treated lumber are used to make the panels of this kit home which are connected with metal strapping for hurricane and wind resistance.

Publication Date

Fri, 12/31/2021 - 12:00

Publication Date

Tue, 06/01/2021 - 12:00

Publication Date

Thu, 09/30/2021 - 12:00

Author(s)

Natural Disasters Association,

National Hazard Mitigation Association

Organization(s)

NDA,

NHMA

Publication Date

July, 2020

Website providing information on tsunamis, earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, thunderstorms and more.

Publication Date

Tue, 06/01/2021 - 12:00

Author(s)

Theresa Gilbride,

Kaltreider Christian E

Organization(s)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Publication Date

September, 2024

Factsheet describing tips for building or renovating with a focus on disaster resistance.

Guide describing space planning for emergency supplies storage.

Guide describing how to install flashings to help direct water down and out of windows and doors openings in exterior walls.

Guide describing how to select the siding materials best suited to withstand hazards the home is likely to face within its lifetime.

Guide describing how to air-seal doors that are next to unconditioned spaces.