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Addressing mold after a natural disaster

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Author(s)
Reichel
Organization(s)
HUD
Video showing the ten steps to take to prevent mold growth after a natural disaster according to the LSU Ag Center and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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.

Backwater Valve Installation

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Author(s)
cityofwindsor
Organization(s)
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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Author(s)
American Concrete Institute
Organization(s)
ACI
Video from American Concrete Institute explaining the differences between foundation construction strategies and heights to mitigate damage from flooding.

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.

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

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Author(s)
Holigan
Organization(s)
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.

Dry Floodproofing

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

Erosion & Sediment Control Requirements

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Author(s)
LGL Archive Page
Organization(s)
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.

Final Grade

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Video describing how to properly waterproof foundations.

Floodwalls and Levees

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Video explaining flood walls/levee construction practices and science from LSU AgCenter.

FORTIFIED Animation: Attached Structures

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Video showing how to retrofit or install attached structures to a home properly to comply with IBHS FORTIFIED Home requirements.

FORTIFIED Animation: High Wind & Hail - Roof System

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Animated video showing how to build roofing systems for high wind and hail following IBHS code.

FORTIFIED Animation: Hurricane - ATTIC VENTS

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Video showing the requirements for attic vents in homes to comply with IBHS FORTIFIED Home requirements.

FORTIFIED Animation: Hurricane - Continuous Load Path

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Video showing key connection joints for a properly installed continuous load path per IBHS FORTIFIED Home specifications.

FORTIFIED Animation: Hurricane - OPENINGS

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Video showing the requirements for ventilation openings in roofs to comply with IBHS FORTIFIED Home requirements.

FORTIFIED Animation: Hurricane & HWH - Gables

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Video showing how to install gables properly to ensure a secure roof frame per IBHS FORTIFIED Home standards.

FORTIFIED Roof System - Hurricane

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Animated video showing how to properly apply roof decks in hurricane regions according to IBHS practices.

Foundations

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Video showing how to design high-wind-resistant foundations according to FLASH Strong Home guidelines.

Get a Storm Ready Roof

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Video explaining why having a strong roof is so important in hurricane zones and recommendations on how to construct a roof that will stand up to hurricane force winds from LSU AgCenter.

Homeowners elevate houses for flood protection

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Author(s)
LSU AgCenter
Organization(s)
LSU AgCenter
Video from LSU AgCenter explaining why and how some homeowners are elevating their homes above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) to mitigate damage during flooding.

House Raising After Harvey

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Author(s)
Houston Public Media
Organization(s)
Houston Public Media
Video from Houston Public Media explaining the process of raising homes in Houston to avoid flooding from another natural disaster like Hurricane Harvey.

How Backwater Valves work, Basic Principles

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Author(s)
Flood Ready - A-Z Flood Protection Services (Backwater Valves,
Sump Pumps,
Maintenance)
Organization(s)
Flood Ready - A-Z Flood Protection Services
Short animation from A-Z Flood Protection Services showing how backwater valves act as an intermediary between a residence and the city sewer and how they can prevent residential flooding during a disaster.

How to Correctly Construct a Garage Floor Elevation

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Author(s)
Weather Proofing America
Organization(s)
Weather Proofing America
Video describing how a garage floor should be constructed with elevation changes to prevent storm or flood water intrusion.

How to Perform a Wind Mitigation Inspection #1

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Author(s)
International Association of Certified Home Inspectors
Organization(s)
InterNACHI
Video from the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors on how to inspect your home for wind resistance, including door and window impact ratings.

How to Properly Install Concrete or Clay Tile Roofing

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Author(s)
Weather Proofing America
Organization(s)
Weather Proofing America
Video demonstration of proper concrete or clay tile roofing, including underlayment per Weather Proofing America guidelines.

Hurricane Straps

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Author(s)
FLASH Strong Home
Organization(s)
FLASH
Video showing how to create a continuous load path using hurricane straps and anchor bolts to comply with FLASH Strong Home practices.