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Video explaining raised-floor systems and some issues that can arrise with this type of construction. Recommendations from LSU AgCenter.
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Video from the University of Nevada - Reno explaining how ember activity from the Caughlin fire paired with high winds led to the destruction of homes over a mile away from the fire.
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Video presentation from the University of Nevada - Reno showing how to prepare a home surrounded by dry woodlands for wildfires through steps such as defensible space, land maintenance, and materials selection.
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Webinar from Steve Herbert of Samsung describing how the new energy management app, SmartThings can connect automated home devices to achieve sustainability goals. Free EEBA login required.
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Webinar describing strategies to address moisture and thermal needs in new construction.
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Website listing implementation timelines and links to various versions of the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home national program requirements.
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Webpage published by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) that lists more than 300 consensus codes and standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks.
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Report from FEMA describing techniques for floodproofing structures.
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Video from the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors on how to inspect your home for wind resistance, including door and window impact ratings.
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Video from LGL Archive Page (City of Lexington Kentucky) explaining the steps needed to take to ensure proper site drainage prior to new home construction.
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Webpage with links to documents providing the program requirements and checklists for ENERGY STAR Certified Single-Family New Homes.
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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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Website explaining the LEED v4.1 program and providing a portal for those who want to investigate or start a LEED project.
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Video presentation from the University of Nevada - Reno explaining how wildfires typically ignite structures and specific home retrofits homeowners can do to mitigate damage to their homes.
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Video from National Fire Protection Association dispelling myths about how wildfires usually ignite structures and explaining how fires typically do burn structures.
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Video presentation explaining how homeowners can protect their property and home from wildfire ignition through defensible space and home retrofits.
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Webinar from Gerard Font of Square D on market trends surrounding smart home and distributed energy resources (DERs) and how these trends can help homeowners reducing costs and become more efficient with their energy usage. Free EEBA login required.
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Website describing the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS)'s Fortified Home program which offers home builders standards and guidance for constructing and renovating homes for increased disaster resistance.
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Video from WNCT-TV 9 On Your Side explaining the process of elevating homes to avoid damage from flooding.
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Video presentation from the University of Nevada - Reno showing how to prepare a home and attached structures such as decks, surrounded by sagebrush for wildfires through steps such as defensible space, land maintenance, and materials selection.
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Video presentation explaining how communities need to maintain vegetation near buildings and wildland areas by implementing successful defensible space.
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Code describing energy codes for energy-conserving and compliant designs in Florida.
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Webinar from Todd Usher of Addison Homes on how to improve lasting energy efficiency and quality home building measures by use of builder-backed warranty plans. Free EEBA login required.
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Webpage describing steps to take to prepare homes for winter weather as well as safety information for after storms have passed.
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Catalog describing FEMA preparedness seminars from 2021 including preparedness and natural hazards topics.
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Catalog describing FEMA earthquake-resistant construction resources.
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Article from California Earthquake Authority on the benefits of retrofitting homes to withstand earthquake forces, with a focus on foundations, walls, and chimneys.
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PDF file explaining the DOE's Zero Energy Ready Home National Requirements (Rev. 04).
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Document describing three methods for elevating a home out of the flood zone.
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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."