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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.

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.

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.

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.

Final Grade

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Video describing how to properly waterproof foundations.

Flood-hardy, drainable, dryable wall

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Video explaining a design option for homes in the case of a flood that would negate the need for gutting the home post-flood. Recommendations from LSU AgCenter.

Flooded Homes: Drying Everything Out After a Flood

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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Video showing how to safely and correctly dry water damaged floor and wall materials after a home has been flooded to reduce the risk of structural damage and mold.

Flooded Homes: Removing Standing Water & Mucking Out

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Video showing how to safely clean and remove standing water from a home affected by flooding to prevent further damage to the home.

Floodwalls and Levees

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

Ice Dam Formation and Prevention

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PNNL
Organization(s)
PNNL
Video describing the formation of ice dams on roofs and construction methods that can reduce the likelihood of ice dam formation.

Inside FORTIFIED: Installing Starter Strips Using Roof Cement

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Video showing how to install starter strips on roofs using roof cement to prevent moisture damage while complying with IBHS FORTIFIED Home specifications.

Inside FORTIFIED: Installing Underlayment Over Taped Seams

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Video showing how to install synthetic underlayment over taped seams on roof deck per IBHS Fortified requirements.

Inside FORTIFIED: Sealing Roof Seams with Tape

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Video showing how to seal the roof deck with tape per IBHS Fortified Requirements.

Inside FORTIFIED: Sealing Roof Seams with Two Layers of Felt

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Video showing how to install felt underlayment in hurricane areas, per IBHS Fortified requirements.

Light Tubes

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Video describing how to install light tubes.

Moisture Management Fundamentals with Joe Lstiburek

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Author(s)
Lstiburek
Organization(s)
Fortifiber Building Systems Group
Video presentation by Joe Lstiburek describing the four layers of moisture management found in walls and how walls should be designed and built to keep moisture out with these layers in mind.

Panel Closures

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Video explaining how to prepare a home for flood conditions using temporary panel closures recommended by LSU AgCenter.

QuickFlash Wall Penetration Flashing Installation

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Weather Proofing America
Organization(s)
Weather Proofing America
Video explaining how to install wall penetration flashing properly to keep rain water out of the wall.

Resilient Home Solutions

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Video overviewing how to make a home flood resistant, meaning that they can be quickly restored to their original condition after a natural disaster. Recommendations from LSU AgCenter.