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Factsheet for builders from HUD on how to rebuild homes following natural disasters in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Factsheet from HUD describing how homeowners can retrofit homes following natural disasters in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Video from cityofwindsor showing the steps taken to install a backwater valve to prevent backup flooding in a home.
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Video from Sunshine Coast Council showing the proper elements and requirements for installing a backflow prevention device.
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Video from HUD describing how to return to a home after a natural disaster, making sure to avoid potential hazards before reconstructing.
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Video explaining issues with backflow from drains and sewer lines and a discussion about different valve types used in water management practices from LSU AgCenter.
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Guidance from HUD on how to restore homes following natural disasters in Puerto Rico.
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Guidance from HUD on how to restore homes following natural disasters in Puerto Rico.
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Brochure helping homeowners identify hazards, work with contractors to remove the hazards, help ensure the work is done properly, and educate when they can return safely to the home.
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Factsheet from HUD describing how to rebuild following natural disasters in Puerto Rico.
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Short animation from A-Z Flood Protection Services showing how backwater valves act as an intermediary between a residence and the city sewer and how they can prevent residential flooding during a disaster.
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Guidance from HUD for volunteer team leaders, project managers and supervisors who work in recovery and rebuilding after natural disasters.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing best practices for dealing with hazards that might be encountered when returning to a home to do renovations after a natural disaster.