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

This resource provides comprehensive guidance on protecting homes from severe wind events such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and thunderstorms. It includes strategies for securing both the interior and exterior of properties to minimize damage and ensure the safety of residents. Key measures include reviewing insurance policies, building safe rooms, fortifying roofs, trimming trees, securing outdoor objects, sealing cracks, and anchoring fuel tanks and external utility links.