Hazard
Outreach
Hazard Extension "Fact Sheets" and Publications/Videos
Factsheets and some publications are provided in
PDF format. Use http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/access_onlinetools.html
to obtain conversion tools to convert the PDF files into text files if
you desire.
FACTSHEETS
• Choosing
a Roof Contractor (PDF)
• Consumer
Tips on Storm Shutters (PDF)
• Guidelines
for New Homes Construction in Hurricane Prone Areas
(PDF)
• Holding
on to Your Roof (PDF)
•
Hurricane Precautions for Swimming
Pools (PDF)
• Improving
Resistance of Roof Systems
(PDF)
•
More Information for Property Managers
(PDF)
• Not
Ready to Re-Roof? (PDF)
• Preparing
Your Business For a Hurricane (PDF)
• Window
and Door Protection (PDF)
BOOKLETS
• Q.
& A. on Purchasing Coastal Real Estate in S.C. booklet (PDF)
PUBLICATIONS
• America's
Hurricane Threat – Racing to Catch Up: South Florida's Battle Over
Building Codes (PDF)
• America's
Hurricane Threat – Raising Up and Moving Out: Elevation and Buyout
of Floodprone Buildings: Do they work? (PDF)
Please contact the
respective program for information on obtaining the publications listed
below:
•
Strategy
for Reducing Risks from Natural Hazards in Pawtucket, Rhode Island
•
Strategy
for Reducing Risks from Natural Hazards in Narragansett, Rhode Island
VIDEOS
•
Holding
On To Your Roof Part I: A guide to Retrofitting Your Roof Sheathing Using
Adhesives
– This video shows homeowners steps they can take to increase their
roof’s strength against high winds using adhesives. 2001. 13 minutes.
$8.50 To order online visit http://cufan.clemson.edu/olos
• Holding On To Your Roof Part II: Retrofitting Your Asphalt Shingle Roof Covering and Sheathing Connections – This video shows homeowners steps they can take to increase their asphalt shingle and sheathing connection’s strength against high winds. 2001. 14 minutes. $8.50 To order online visit http://cufan.clemson.edu/olos
