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Guide describing how to construct the walls of a home with bracing to resist wind and earthquake loads.
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Guide describing how to provide a strong continuous load path from the roof through the wall to the foundation to ensure a structurally sound building and increase racking resistance in hurricanes, high winds, tornados, and earthquakes.
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FEMA
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Database describing FEMA preparedness webinars including natural hazard preparedness.
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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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FLASH
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Website containing resources from the nonprofit FLASH, which "is the country’s leading consumer advocate for strengthening homes and safeguarding families from natural and manmade disasters."
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Video showing how to protect your home against both earthquakes and high winds and how similar design strategies can work for both events per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.
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Overview guide describing how to prepare homes to be resistant to earthquake forces.