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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.

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.

Blower Door Instructional Video

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Retrotec
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Retrotec
Learn how to run a blower door air leakage test in a residential house.

Blower Door Quick Guide Part 1

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The Energy Conservatory
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The Energy Conservatory
Part 1 describes why do a test, components of the Minneapolis Blower Door kit and how to set it up.

Blower Door Quick Guide Part 2

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The Energy Conservatory
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The Energy Conservatory
Part 2 shows how to do a one point depressurization test, the most common test, as well as how to use the Cruise function.

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.

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.

Dry Floodproofing

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

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.

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.

Flooded Homes: Asbestos Tips for a Flooded Home

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Video showing steps to protect yourself from the risk of inhaling asbestos microfibers when working in a home affected by flooding that may contain disturbed, asbestos-based materials.

Flooded Homes: Debris Removal After a Flood

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Video showing how to safely remove water damaged home debris after flooding.

Flooded Homes: Generator Safety

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Video showing how to safely use generators after home is flooded to avoid fires and carbon monoxide poisoning as well as what to do if the homeowner is exposed to carbon monoxide.

Flooded Homes: Lead Paint Tips for a Flooded Home

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Video showing how to safely handle the cleanup process of a flooded home that may contain let contaminants or lead based paint.

Flooded Homes: Mold and Moisture Basics

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Video describing how to safely clean and take care of mold in water damaged homes affected by flooding.

Flooded Homes: Worksite Safety

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Video describing safe work and worksite practices when working to restore a water damaged home after flooding.

Floodwalls and Levees

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

Florida Concrete Termite Resistance

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Florida Film & Tape
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Florida Film & Tape
Video from Florida Film & Tape outlining the range of termites across the US, the damage they can cause to wood, and preventative measures to avoid termite infestation.

Home design and retrofitting techniques for wildfire defense

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California Fire Science Consortium
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California Fire Science Consortium
Video presentation explaining how homeowners can protect their property and home from wildfire ignition through defensible space and home retrofits.

Homeowners elevate houses for flood protection

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LSU AgCenter
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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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Houston Public Media
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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 do homes burn down in wildfires?

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National Fire Protection Association
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NFPA
Video from National Fire Protection Association dispelling myths about how wildfires usually ignite structures and explaining how fires typically do burn structures.

How to Perform a Wind Mitigation Inspection #1

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International Association of Certified Home Inspectors
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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 Grade Around Your Home

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Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
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MMSD
Video from Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District on properly grading the site surrounding a home to control erosion.

How to Stabilize Your Shore with Erosion Control Fabric

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CleanWater
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CleanWater
Video from Crow Wing SWCD, University of Minnesota, Minnesota DNR, and Thirty Lakes Watershed District showing steps to take to stabilize shorelines using erosion control fabric.

Insecticide Resistance: Mechanisms and Management

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PMP TV
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PMP TV
Video presentation from PMP TV explaining how insecticide resistance occurs and how you can manage this in your own mitigation strategy.

Introduction to Heat Transfer

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Dillon
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PNNL
This video provides an overview of heat transfer and discusses how heat transfer occurs in residential buildings.

Introduction to Temporary Erosion Control

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STLouisCountyMNGOV
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STLouisCountyMNGOV
Video from St. Louis County, Minnesota on the negative effects that erosion can have on construction and management practices to mitigate these effects.

Jefferson County Insights: Erosion Control

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City of Arvada
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City of Arvada
Video from City of Arvada, CO showing how to control erosion at construction sites with tips from a site inspector.