[PDF] A Homeowners Guide To Hurricane Retrofit eBook

Author : Charles R. Calhoun
Publisher :
Page : 79 pages
File Size : 11,1 MB
Release : 1996-10-01
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ISBN : 9780965861304

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This new book describes past hurricane damage, & outlines the lessons learned from the storms of yesterday. It identifies the most common weaknesses which cause structures to fail, & proposes practical corrective measures to strengthen weak points & greatly improve the survivability of a coastal home in severe weather. Written by a retired Navy Captain (who survived several severe hurricanes, both at sea & ashore with minimal damage) & his architect colleague, a professional with a great store of building construction, design, & maintenance experience. Now after several years of research, they have combined their knowledge & produced this operational manual. It describes how any homeowner can, with modest effort, at reasonable cost, & without any special skills, strengthen a coastal home so as to substantially reduce its vulnerability to hurricane weather. If you own a coastal home, plan to build or buy one, or if you are a builder, you should also own this book. We know of no other which offers such valuable & practical advice. Write or call: Callaz Research Alliance; P.O. Box 15046, Wilmington, NC 28408. Phone 910-799-4503; FAX: 910-453-2064. Cost ppd. $19.95.

Author : Federal Emergency Management Agency (U S
Publisher : Government Printing Office
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 43,16 MB
Release : 2016-08-09
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ISBN : 9780160933318

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has prepared this guide specifically for homeowners who want to know how to help protect their homes from flooding. As a homeowner, you need clear information about the options available to you and straightforward guidance that will help you make decisions. This guide gives you both, in a form designed for readers who have little or no experience with flood protection methods or building construction techniques. This guide includes the updates to the residential flood protection methods and reflected changes made to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Homeowners and community property managers located in flood zones, lowlands, and lands vulnerable to flooding following heavy rains may be most interested in this guide that offers practical tips and options to protect your residence. Related products: Home Builder's Guide to Coastal Construction is available here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/064-000-00055-1 Divine Providence is available here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/008-022-00364-9 Resources about Floods can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/environment-nature/natural-environmental-disasters/floods Water management resources collection is available here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/environment-nature/water-management