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For homeowners who plan to remodel, renovate, or improve their homes – points out the advantages of adding hazard resistance and energy efficiency at the same time. 6 pages
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For homeowners who plan to remodel, renovate, or improve their homes – points out the advantages of adding hazard resistance and energy efficiency at the same time. 6 pages
For owners and contractors of storm-damaged homes, proper materials and pest management steps can reduce the impact of insects, wood decay and rot in termite hazard areas and wet climate zones. Recom…
Tips on how best to arrive at a written contract after a disaster.
Defines Wet Floodproofing, comparing it to other flood damage reduction measures, and provides general guidance on types of improvements and materials choices that can lead to reduced damage in futur…
Extensive list of Missouri-specific instructions for replacing important papers. Adapted from original by Jeanette Tucker, LSU AgCenter.
This NebGuide addresses safety and other considerations for entering, cleaning, and drying out flooded homes. Alternate contact: Carroll Welte
Explains when and why wells should be tested and the procedure for collecting and submitting samples. Discusses the need for testing private wells following a flood. Published by the State Hygienic L…
This is a simple PowerPoint presentation that can be adapted by any state and used to help audiences understand basic insurance and contracting issues that arise when a homeowner begins the process o…
This resource provides extensive information on molds, including what are molds, what molds do to our body, how they get into our homes, how to tell if you have a mold problem, how to get rid of mold…
This guide for the gulf coast region provides details for creating a home that is energy efficient, hazard resistant, healthy, safe and convenient for a lifetime. How to Use the manual, and List of F…
Information on preventing Formosan subterranean termites from spreading, disposing of termite-infested wood and debris, transporting mulch and other wood debris, inspecting and re-treating, signs of …
Survival Basics: Stress Less is a 6-page handout that explores mindfulness techniques to help you prepare to respond with resiliency before, during and throughout stressful times.
Cascadia Action Steps checklist shows how Oregon residents and guests can prepare to survive and rebuild after the expected Cascadia earthquake and resulting tsunami.
This publication focuses on how residents can cope with the loss of power to their homes. Hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses are likely to lose power during a disaster, but there are many …
The Louisiana Hurricane Resources Web site, hosted by the Louisiana Sea Grant College Program, provides visitors with access to a wealth of data concerning storm preparedness and recovery, as well as…
Alaska has a limited road system, few urban centers, and many remote communities. Whether large or small, coastal or inland, connected by roads or accessible only by plane or boat, each community nee…
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