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Above the Flood

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Video explaining the process of elevating a home in flood-prone areas from LSU AgCenter.

After the Storm: Building for High Wind Resistance

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Video presentation describing the importance of a continuous load path and how good design and construction practices can improve storm resistance per APA guidelines.

Are you prepared with water in your Go Kit?

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This video explains the importance of having water in one's Go-Kit, and talks about how much and what tools to pack for gathering more water.

Back to Basics: Termites and Building Construction

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PMP TV
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PMP TV
Video presentation from PMP TV covering different building strategies as they relate to different slab and foundation types and building materials to keep out termites.

Backwater Valve Installation

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cityofwindsor
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cityofwindsor
Video from cityofwindsor showing the steps taken to install a backwater valve to prevent backup flooding in a home.

Be Hurricane Ready: Secure Soffits

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Video describing an easy method of properly securing soffits on your home per IBHS FORTIFIED Home guidelines.

Building A Safer House

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Video describing home strengthening efforts in Alabama following 2011 tornados including recommendations based on FEMA guidelines.

Constructability of Elevating Concrete Slabs on Grade

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American Concrete Institute
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ACI
Video from American Concrete Institute explaining the differences between foundation construction strategies and heights to mitigate damage from flooding.

Construction Fast Facts: Erosion Control

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Mississippi State University - Bagley College of Engineering
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Mississippi State University - Bagley College of Engineering
Video from Mississippi State University - Bagley College of Engineering with information on some common erosion control tactics.

Continuous Load Path Framing

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Video demonstrating and discussing continuous load path framing techniques from Remodeling Magazine.

Cracks and Gaps

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Video explaining why homeowners should seal cracks and gaps on their homes in preparation for severe weather, complying with IBHS guidelines.

Defensible Space Inspection questions 1

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UNRExtension
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UNRExtension
Video describing ways to create a defensible space around a home to make it less susceptible to wildfires.

Defensible Space Inspection questions 1

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UNRExtension
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UNRExtension
Video interview from the University of Nevado - Reno with a Nevada fire protections officer explaining how to properly inspect a home's defensible space.

Did You Know? Hurricane Retrofit a Home (#5349)

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Holigan
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Your New House Improvement TV Show
Video segment educating homeowners on how to make their communities more disaster-resistant, from Michael Holigan's Your New House Home Improvement TV Show.

Direct Water into Gutters with a Kickout Flashing Diverter

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Guertin Mike
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Fine Homebuilding Magazine
When flashing one of a house’s biggest potential leaks — where the eave overhang meets a vertical wall — editorial advisor Mike Guertin chooses to err on the side of caution to control water flow and not rely solely on step flashing.

Disaster Ready Washington

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This video discusses the steps people can take to prepare their homes and emergency supply kits to be ready for a disaster.

Do you know how to store water properly?

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This video explains the importance of having enough water on hand in case of an emergency, how to store the drinking water, and how to use and gather more in the case of an emergency.

Dry Floodproofing

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Video from LSU AgCenter describing dry floodproofing and how to dry floodproof your home.

Dry Hydrants & Fire Protection

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DEEP Video
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DEEP Video
A video describing dry hydrants and their potential for improving ISO ratings.

Earthquake Shut-Off Valves

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nwnaturalgas
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nwnaturalgas
Video from nwnaturalgas outlining basic information about earthquake shutoff valves.

Ember Activity on the Caughlin Fire

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UNRExtension
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UNRExtension
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.

Episode 5: Home Erosion Control

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University of Arkansas
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University of Arkansas
Video from University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture on how to construct a gravel path to control erosion.

Erosion & Sediment Control Requirements

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LGL Archive Page
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City of Lexington Kentucky
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.

Fighting the Washoe Drive Fire

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UNRExtension
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UNRExtension
Video from the University of Nevada - Reno with a firefighter who fought the Washoe Drive Fire explains how strong winds can cause rapid wildfire spread, affecting homes.

Final Lessons learned from def space inspection

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UNRExtension
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UNRExtension
Video from the University of Nevada - Reno illustrating what it looks like to follow defensible space guidelines for a typical Nevada residence.

Fire Behavior on the Washoe Drive Fire

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UNRExtension
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UNRExtension
Video from the University of Nevada - Reno explaining how a particular fire, the Washoe Drive Fire, was able to spread rapidly and affect homes and other structures through flying embers reaching roofs, vents, garages, and other openings.

Fire-Safe Building Materials

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UNRExtension
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UNRExtension
Video presentation from the University of Nevada - Reno explaining fire-safe building materials and their classifications.