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Report providing quick reference guide information to help a family prepare for hurricane season, including seven steps to a wind resistant home, a wind inspection checklist, and how to find a contractor.

Information sheet describing building practices designed to withstand hurricanes.

Animated video demonstrating the continuous load path of a hurricane on a house.

Guide from Building Science Corporation on how to construct a flood and hurricane resistant home.

FEMA mitigation assessment team report following Hurricane Ivan in Florida and Alabama including observations, recommendations, and technical guidance.

Database describing FEMA preparedness webinars including natural hazard preparedness.

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."

Checklist providing specific information about the type of residential building eligible for designation consideration in the FORTIFIED Home program.

Fact sheet poster describing an online tool offered within the Building America Solution Center which provides construction guidance for builders and contractors in building and renovating homes to be more resistant to natural disasters such as hurricanes, flooding, earthquakes and wildfires, etc.

Report providing builders in marine climates with guidance for building homes that have whole-house energy savings of 40% over the Building America benchmark with no added overall costs for consumers.

Volume II of a two-volume report providing a comprehensive approach to design, construction, and renovation of homes located in coastal environments.