Against the Wind: Protecting Your Home from Hurricane and Wind Damage (FEMA 247)

This guide offers detailed strategies for homeowners to protect their properties from severe wind events, including hurricanes, tornadoes, and thunderstorms. It covers both interior and exterior measures such as building safe rooms, reinforcing roofs, securing outdoor objects, sealing cracks, and anchoring fuel tanks and utility connections. The resource also highlights the importance of reviewing insurance policies to ensure adequate coverage. Its practical recommendations aim to minimize wind damage and enhance resident safety.