Building Science for Disaster-Resistant Communities: Wind Hazard Publications (FEMA L-780)
Date Published: March 1, 2015
This resource compiles FEMA publications offering technical guidance, observations, and recommendations for mitigating wind hazards in buildings. It addresses hurricane-force winds and high-wind events, with topics including safe room construction, high-wind protection, and residential building guidelines for coastal areas. The collection is intended to support disaster-resistant community building practices.
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Details
Disaster PhaseBefore
File TypePDF
Languageen
Category
Design & ConstructionMitigation & PlanningTechnical Guidance
Audience
Building ProfessionalsCommunity Officials
Hazard Type
HurricaneStrong Wind
Tags
Building ScienceWind MitigationSafe RoomsFEMA PublicationsHurricane ProtectionResidential Construction