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RESOURCE |
DESCRIPTION |
WEB SITE |
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DISASTER RESOURCES |
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Disaster Handbook |
Univ of Florida disaster website information |
http://www.disaster.ifas.ufl.edu/ |
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Disaster Handbook
en Espanol |
UF disaster website information in Spanish |
http://disaster.ifas.ufl.edu/chap4fr.htm |
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Disaster Housing Resources |
Helps disaster victims to find housing and FEMA
assistance |
http://www.DHRonline.org |
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Disaster Information in Spanish |
help the Hispanic/Latino community
before, during, and after a natural disaster |
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/disaster/factsheets/spanish/ |
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Disaster Preparedness and Recovery |
Florida disaster information |
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/TOPIC_Disaster_Preparedness_and_Recovery |
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Federal Alliance for Safe Homes |
Reliable home safety information |
http://www.flash.org |
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Federal Emergency Management Association |
Most complete disaster preparedness libraries on Web. |
http://www.fema.gov |
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Federation of Manufactured Homeowners Association |
Hurricane Safety for manufactured home residents |
http://www.fmo.org |
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Hurricane Protection Magazine |
New products and technologies |
http://www.hurricaneprotectionmag.com |
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My Safe Florida Home |
Great information on Hurricane Preparation including insurance |
http://www.mysafefloridahome.com |
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National Flood Insurance Program |
Information from FEMA on flood insurance, where to buy
and how to submit claims |
http://www.floodalert.fema.gov |
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National Hazards Center |
Univ of Colorado's int'l clearinghouse for information on
natural hazards |
http://www.colorado.edu/hazards |
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National Hurricane Center |
Florida's leading authority on Atlantic Basin hurricanes |
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov |
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National Severe Storms Laboratory |
Information and research on tornadoes, thunderstorms,
lightning and hail |
http://www.nssl.noaa.gov/NWStornado/ |
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National Weather Service |
Southern Regional Headquarters web site |
http://www.srh.noaa.gov |
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State of Florida |
Consumer-related information on health, safety and the
environment |
http://www.myflorida.com |
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Florida - Dept. of Community Affairs |
Building Code Information System |
http://www.floridabuilding.org |
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Florida Statewide Emergency Management Information |
Up-to-the-minute citizen emergency information, including
evacation information |
http://www.floridadisaster.org |
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DISASTER RESISTANT BUILDING |
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Against the Wind |
Protect your home against wind damage |
http://www.tallytown.com/redcross/library/AgainstTheWind.pdf |
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Building a Safe Room |
Instructions for building a safe room |
http://homebuying.about.com/cs/saferooms/a/safe_rooms.htm |
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Building a Safe Room Inside Your Home; Taking Shelter
From the Storm |
Instructions for building a safe room |
http://www.fema.gov/fima/tsfs02.shtm |
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Choosing Windows and Doors |
PGT's WinQuard Impact Resistant Windows and Doors |
http:www.pgtindustries.com/Products/ChoosingWindows_Doors.pdf |
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Concrete Network - Safe Rooms |
Instructions for building a safe room |
http://www.concretenetwork.com/concrete/safe_rooms/ |
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Disaster-safe residential construction techniques |
Start-of-the-art techniques for making your home secure |
http://www.blueprintforsafety.org |
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How to Build a Safe Room (Animated) |
How to build a safe room |
http://www.flash.org/activity.cfm?currentPeril=1&activity ID=183 |
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PolySteel Safe Rooms |
How to build a safe room |
http://www.polysteel.com/saferooms2.htm |
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STORM PREPARATION |
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Are You Ready For A Flood |
How to deal with flash flooding |
http://www.tallytown.com/redcross/library/
AreYouReadyForAFloodAndFlashFlood.pdf |
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Are You Ready For A Hurricane |
How to prepare for a Hurricane |
http://www.tallytown.com/redcross/library/
AreYouReadyForAHurricane.pdf |
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Florida Department of Financial Services |
Protect your financial interests - insurance and
financial tips |
http://www.fldfs.com |
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International Hurricane Protection Association |
Search by state to find contractors |
http://www.inthpa.com |
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Manufacturers & installers of hurricane shutters |
http://hurricanealley.net/info7.htm |
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PLYLOX |
Hurricane Window Clips |
http://www.plylox.com/intro.html |
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Red Cross - Preparedness Zone |
How to prepare for a storm |
http://www.tallytown.com/redcross/pz-Hurricane.html |
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Saving the Whole Family |
Web site on disaster preparedness |
http://www.avma.org/disaster/saving_family.asp |
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Insurance for wind resistive features |
Search for Florida homeowners insurance incentives for
wind mitigation |
http://www.floridawindincentives.org |
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PREPARATIONS for DISABLED, ELDERLY and PETS |
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Animal Evacuations |
FL Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services website |
http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/af |
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Animals in Disaster |
Help pet owners deal with disasters |
http://www.training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is10.asp |
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Disaster Preparedness for Pets |
Preparation for people owning pets |
http://www.hsus.org/ace/18732 |
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Elder Affairs - Disaster Preparedness |
Prepare for a Hurricane for the elderly |
http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/doea/english/disaster.html |
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Emergency Animal Sheltering; Equine Shelter |
FL Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services website |
http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/ai/adc/adc_emerg_manag.shtml |
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National Organization on Disability |
Emergency preparedness for people with disabilities |
http://www.nod.org |
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People with Disabilities |
Children with special health care needs |
http://www.aap.org/advocacy/emergprep.htm |
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Pet accommodations |
Help pet owners find suitable accommodations away from
home |
http://www.petswelcome.com |
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AFTER THE STORM |
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American Red Cross |
Keeps residents informed on disaster response and
recovery operations |
http://www.redcross.org |
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Barnyard Animal Rescue Plan |
Animal assistance during disasters |
http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/0.1082,0_604_,00.html |
Charlotte County
Emergency Management |
Contact Information |
http://www.charlottecountyfl.com/emergency |
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Citizens Property Insurance Corporation |
Insurance website for storms |
http://www.citizensfla.com |
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Disaster Contractors Network |
Information and resources for contractors to
repair/rebuild after a disaster strikes |
http://www.dcnonline.org |
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Florida Department of Community Affairs |
Emergency Home Repair Program |
http://www.dca.state.fl.us/fhcd/ |
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Florida Division of Emergency Management |
Craig Fugate, Director, State of Florida Emergency
Management |
e-mail to: craig.fugate@dca.state.fl |
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Manatee County Emergency Management |
Contact Information |
http://www.co.manatee.fl.us |
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Roof Information |
Web site on repairs to roofs |
http://www.floridaroof.com |
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Sarasota County Emergency Management |
Contact Information |
http://www.scgov.net |
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State of Florida - Public Information Officer |
State of FL Emergency Management Contact Information |
e-mail to:
florida.disaster@dca.state.fl.us |
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HANDOUTS AVAILABLE at the FLORIDA HOUSE LEARNING CENTER |
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Resources |
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Disaster Information |
Websites of interest |
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IFAS/EDIS Publications |
Disaster related information available online |
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Sources of Information on Flood-Resistant Design and
Construction |
Reference material for Florida engineers, architects,
contractors, and property owners |
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FLASH cards |
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Blueprint for safety |
Hurricanes |
Disabilities |
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Sandbags |
Lightning |
Flood Safety |
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Weather Radios |
Flooding |
Pet Safety |
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Severe Winds |
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Disaster-Resistant Building |
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Home Front houses |
In the eye of the storm - houses survive 145 mph winds |
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In-Home Hurricane Sheltering |
Building In-Home Retrofit shelters for existing houses -
winds upto 140 mph |
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New Building Code Changes |
Code changes as of 5/1/02 |
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Taking Shelter from the Storm |
Building a safe room inside your house |
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Shutter Information |
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List of Shutter Types |
Gives Pro's and Con's of each type |
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Hurricane Protection System Costs |
Gives average cost per square foot for each type |
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Making You Shutter |
SHT article from 9/11/04 |
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Shutter Tool |
Cost estimation of whole house protection |
http://www.blueprintforsafety.org/tools/shutter_tool/ |
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Product Information |
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Barrier Style Shutters |
Perforated Steel Barrier Shutters |
Storm Shield and Security Shield brands |
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Protech Screens |
Stainless Steel wire mesh product |
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Windshutters |
Manufacturers and installers of impact shutters, doors,
windows, and skylights |
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Rollaway |
Storm and Security Shutters |
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Armor Screen |
Kevlar wind and impact abatement system |
Wind pressure tested to 195 PSF (276MPH) |
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Fabric Shield |
PVC coated woven fabric panels |
Wind pressure tested to 99 PSF (140MPH) |
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WinGuard by PGT |
Impact-resistant Windows and Doors |
Have Miami-Dade Notices of Acceptance |
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Hurricane Ready Garage Doors |
Access Garage Door |
