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This swale and berm slow the flow of stormwater across a site to minimize erosion.

This swale and berm slow the flow of stormwater across a site to minimize erosion.

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Ridges can be constructed and planted to slow the downward flow of water and stabilize slopes.

Ridges can be constructed and planted to slow the downward flow of water and stabilize slopes.

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Porous surfaces like pavers allow water to pass through and percolate slowly into the soil

Porous surfaces like pavers allow water to pass through and percolate slowly into the soil

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Details for fortifying beam to column connections.

Details for fortifying beam to column connections.

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Column-to-Foundation Connection Detail, per Fortified Home

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Planting vegetation, such as salt hay, can help reduce erosion of coastal dunes

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A swale and berm can be installed together across a slope to slow the downhill flow of water.

A swale and berm can be installed together across a slope to slow the downhill flow of water.

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Porches, Carports, and Deck Attachments

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Guide describing how to install appropriate connectors to provide a continuous load path to improve the wind resistance of attached porches, carports, and decks during high-wind events.

Roofing nails should be driven in straight and flush, not overdriven, underdriven, or angled

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A raised wood pier foundation can raise the subfloor above the design flood elevation.

A raised wood pier foundation can raise the subfloor above the design flood elevation.

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The components of a roof include the rafter framing or trusses, purlins, plywood roof decking, underlayment, and the roof covering.

The components of a roof include the rafter framing or trusses, purlins, plywood roof decking, underlayment, and the roof covering.

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Glass blocks allow in daylight while maintaining privacy and also provide protection against high winds and floods.

Glass blocks allow in daylight while maintaining privacy and also provide protection against high winds and floods.

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Right - Aluminum accordion coverings are permanently installed and can be deployed quickly but must be manually closed from the outside.

Right - Aluminum accordion coverings are permanently installed and can be deployed quickly but must be manually closed from the outside.

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Right - Install backflow prevention devices on plumbing pipes to prevent wastewater from entering the home's plumbing system.

Right - Install backflow prevention devices on plumbing pipes to prevent wastewater from entering the home's plumbing system.

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Wrong - Leaks in the roof sheathing can allow water to get in and wet the drywall, providing fertile ground for mold.

Wrong - Leaks in the roof sheathing can allow water to get in and wet the drywall, providing fertile ground for mold.

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A flat plate solar hot water system heat potable water in a glass covered collector that sits on the roof.

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A self-sufficient water system for a home could include a rooftop cistern and solar thermal water heater.

A self-sufficient water system for a home could include a rooftop cistern and solar thermal water heater.

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How To Evaluate Opening Protection Systems

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Video showing how to evaluate openings in homes in hurricane and high wind prone areas per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.

Keep Safe: A Guide for Resilient Housing Design in Island Communities

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Guide describing tools for island and hurricane-prone communities on redevelopment and rehabilitation of homes to prepare for future natural disasters.

Soil types include sand, silt, and clay- the more sand, the more quickly the soil drains.

Soil types include sand, silt, and clay- the more sand, the more quickly the soil drains.

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Repair leaks and cracks, and cover holes in foundation floors and walls to minimize water and vapor entry.

Repair leaks and cracks, and cover holes in foundation floors and walls to minimize water and vapor entry.

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Berms, swales, bioswales, ridges, and vegetation all help to control rainwater runoff on residential sites.

Berms, swales, bioswales, ridges, and vegetation all help to control rainwater runoff on residential sites.

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Bioswales or rain gardens filter storm water through vegetation and rock and sand substrate layers.

Bioswales or rain gardens filter storm water through vegetation and rock and sand substrate layers.

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Right - Impact-resistant glass protects windows from wind-borne debris and is always in place, requiring no manual deployment during a storm.

Right - Impact-resistant glass protects windows from wind-borne debris and is always in place, requiring no manual deployment during a storm.

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Right - Panels of 7/16-inch treated plywood are inexpensive but take time to install and are difficult to install on higher windows.

Right - Panels of 7/16-inch treated plywood are inexpensive but take time to install and are difficult to install on higher windows.

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Wrong - During high winds air entered the home elsewhere and pushed out the door which was inadequately anchored to the wall.

Wrong - During high winds air entered the home elsewhere and pushed out the door which was inadequately anchored to the wall.

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Backup generators usually run on gas, propane, or diesel-powered and typical sizes for homes generate 2,500 to 7,500 watts.

Backup generators usually run on gas, propane, or diesel-powered and typical sizes for homes generate 2,500 to 7,500 watts.

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Example sketch of porch for calculations showing tributary areas for column uplift loads

Example sketch of porch for calculations showing tributary areas for column uplift loads

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Right - Anchorage to increase the wind uplift resistance of outlookers forming the overhang at a gable end truss wall.

Right - Anchorage to increase the wind uplift resistance of outlookers forming the overhang at a gable end truss wall.

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Vinyl Siding with Integrated Rigid Foam for Existing Walls

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Article describing ways to construct or retrofit a home to increase is resistance to high winds, hurricanes, and tornadoes.

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