Home Hardening & Mitigation
Protecting buildings against wind, flood, quake and fire damage.
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- Add a Waterproof Veneer to Exterior Walls
Protecting Your Property From Flooding FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ARE YOU AT RISK? WHAT YOU CAN DO If you aren’t sure whether your house is at risk from flooding, check with your local floodplain manager, buildi
- Against the Wind: Protecting Your Home from Hurricane Wind Damage
THE WIND Protecting Your Home From Hurricane Wind Damage
- Anchor and Brace Propane Tanks and Gas Cylinders
Protecting Your Property From Earthquakes FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ARE YOU AT RISK? WHAT YOU CAN DO If you aren’t sure whether your house is at risk from earthquakes, check with your local building official, c
- Anchor Fuel Tanks
Protecting Your Property From Flooding FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ARE YOU AT RISK? WHAT YOU CAN DO If you aren’t sure whether your house is at risk from flooding, check with your local floodplain manager, buildi
- Anchor Large Equipment Properly
Protecting Your Business From Earthquakes FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ARE YOU AT RISK? WHAT YOU CAN DO If you aren’t sure whether your business is at risk from earthquakes, check with your local building official
- Bolt Sill Plates to Foundation
Protecting Your Property From Earthquakes FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ARE YOU AT RISK? WHAT YOU CAN DO If you aren’t sure whether your house is at risk from earthquakes, check with your local building official, c
- Brace Cripple Walls
Protecting Your Property From Earthquakes FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ARE YOU AT RISK? WHAT YOU CAN DO If you aren’t sure whether your house is at risk from earthquakes, check with your local building official, c
- Brace Gable End Roof Framing
Protecting Your Property From Wind FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ARE YOU AT RISK? WHAT YOU CAN DO If you aren’t sure whether your house is at risk from hurricanes or tornadoes, check with your local building offici
- Build with Flood-resistant Materials
Protecting Your Business From Flooding FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ARE YOU AT RISK? WHAT YOU CAN DO If you aren’t sure whether your business is at risk from flooding, check with your local floodplain manager, bui
- Building a Wind-resistant Room
- Dry Floodproof Your Building
Protecting Your Business From Flooding FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ARE YOU AT RISK? WHAT YOU CAN DO If you aren’t sure whether your business is at risk from flooding, check with your local floodplain manager, bui
- FEMA 320 Taking Shelter from the Storm: Building a Safe Room Inside Your House
Taking Shelter From the Storm: Federal Emergency Management Agency Mitigation Directorate 500 C Street, SW. • Washington, DC 20472 www.fema.gov Building a Safe Room Inside Your House Includes Construction Plans and Cost
- FEMA 453 Safe Rooms and Shelters: Protecting People Against Terrorist Attacks
FEMA Risk Management Series Safe Rooms and Shelters Protecting People Against Terrorist Attacks FEMA 453 / May 2006
- Install a Generator for Emergency Power
Protecting Your Business From Disasters FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ARE YOU AT RISK? WHAT YOU CAN DO If you aren’t sure whether your business is at risk from disasters caused by natural hazards, check with your l
- Install Latches on Drawers and Cabinet Doors
Protecting Your Property From Earthquakes FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ARE YOU AT RISK? WHAT YOU CAN DO If you aren’t sure whether your house is at risk from earthquakes, check with your local building official, c
- Install Sewer Backflow Valves
Protecting Your Property From Flooding FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ARE YOU AT RISK? WHAT YOU CAN DO If you aren’t sure whether your house is at risk from flooding, check with your local floodplain manager, buildi
- Install Shutters or Plywood Window Covers
Protecting Your Property From Wind FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ARE YOU AT RISK? WHAT YOU CAN DO If you aren’t sure whether your house is at risk from hurricanes or tornadoes, check with your local building offici
- Maintain Eifs Walls
Protecting Your Business From Wind FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ARE YOU AT RISK? WHAT YOU CAN DO If you aren’t sure whether your business is at risk from hurricanes or tornadoes, check with your local building off
- Mitigation: Minimizing the Effects of Disaster
MITIGATION: MINIMIZING THE EFFECTS OF DISASTER Investing in preventive measures the reduce the impacts from the next inevitable disaster is called "mitigation." MITIGATION Mitigation includes any activities that prevent
- Mount Framed Pictures and Mirrors Securely
Protecting Your Property From Earthquakes FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ARE YOU AT RISK? WHAT YOU CAN DO If you aren’t sure whether your house is at risk from earthquakes, check with your local building official, c