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Fighting the Washoe Drive Fire

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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.

Fire Behavior on the Washoe Drive Fire

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

Flood Series: Pumping out a flooded basement

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This video describes and shows a safe process to remove water from a basement after a flood.

Flood Series: Safety and Cleanup after a Flood

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This video shows the process of returning to, cleaning, and repairing a home after a flood.

Flood Series: What to do during a Flood

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This video lays out clear steps to take during a flood for one's home and personal safety.

Floodproofing

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Kentucky Flood Risk
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Kentucky Flood Risk
Video explaining the two types of floodproofing; wet and dry, as well as techniques and standards for both.

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.

Framing Walls with Larry Haun

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Huan Larry
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Fine Homebuilding Magazine
Video presentation with pro framer Larry Huan on framing walls to withstand high winds and other disaster type forces.

Full WA Tsunami Roadshow Webinar 2020

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This webinar is a presentation discussing background information on what tsunamis are and what to expect and closes with how to best prepare one's home for a tsunami and how to evacuate.

Gable End Bracing and Framing

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Joshua McMahon
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Joshua McMahon
Video from Joshua McMahon on gable end bracing and framing practices for roof structural support.

Garage Exhaust Fans

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Dillon
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IBS Advisors
Video by Brett Dillon, of RESNET, explaining simple wiring for installing a garage exhaust fan and reasons for garage fans.

Garage IAQ – Standard + Best Practice Examples

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Risinger
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Build with Matt Risinger
Video describing examples of poor air sealing in a new home and good air sealing of the garage-to-house air barrier in a gut rehab.

Generator Concerns (University of Missouri)

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Video showing how gasoline powered portable generators can bring power back to homes during a power outage while addressing possible safety concerns.

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.

Getting prepared before a power outage

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This video describes how to build a plan and have certain items ready in the case of a power outage.