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A Winter Storm Overview

by Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, Inc. (FLASH) | Feb 7, 2006 | HowTo, Special Features, Storm-Ready Home

What Is a Winter Storm?Winter storms derive their energy from the clash of two air masses of very different temperature and moisture levels. In North America, winter storms typically form when an air mass of cold, dry Canadian air moves south and interacts with a...

A Hurricane Overview

by Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, Inc. (FLASH) | Sep 13, 2005 | HowTo, Special Features, Storm-Ready Home

How Hurricanes FormHurricanes need warm tropical oceans, moisture and light winds above them. If the right conditions last long enough, a hurricane can produce violent winds, incredible waves, torrential rains and floods. Plan For EvacuationDiscuss what to do in an...

Understanding Hurricane Ratings

by Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, Inc. (FLASH) | Sep 13, 2005 | HowTo, Special Features, Storm-Ready Home

Category OneWind Speed: 74-95 mph.Damage: No real damage to building structures. Damage primarily to unanchored mobile homes, shrubbery and trees; also some coastal flooding and minor pier damage.Examples: Irene 1999, Allison 1995.Category TwoWind Speed: 96-110...

Assembling Your Disaster Kit

by Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, Inc. (FLASH) | Sep 13, 2005 | HowTo, Special Features, Storm-Ready Home

Don’t be caught unprepared when storms and emergencies arise. Keep necessary items on hand in a disaster preparedness kit. Label items with the date purchased and expiration date so they can be replaced when necessary. What To Plan ForKeep enough supplies at home for...

Building a Safe Room

by Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, Inc. (FLASH) | Sep 13, 2005 | HowTo, Special Features, Storm-Ready Home

Safe Room Construction Safe rooms can be site-built or manufactured and can be installed in new or existing homes. Site-built safe rooms can be constructed with concrete, concrete masonry, and combinations of wood frame and steel sheathing or concrete masonry infill....

Determine Your Flood Risk

by Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, Inc. (FLASH) | Sep 13, 2005 | HowTo, Special Features, Storm-Ready Home

Do You Know Your Flood Risk?Call your local emergency management office, building department or floodplain management office for information about flooding. Ask to see a flood map of your community. There may be a projected flood elevation for your neighborhood. This...

A Winter Storm Overview

A Hurricane Overview

Understanding Hurricane Ratings

Assembling Your Disaster Kit

Building a Safe Room

Determine Your Flood Risk

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