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A Guide for Resilient Housing Design in Island Communities
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Strategies by Hazard
Letters Of Introduction
Introduction
Chapter 1
A Safer Site: Site Fortification Strategies
Strategy 01
Reinforce Site With Infrastructure
Strategy 02
Reinforce Site With Vegetation
Strategy 03
Plant An Edible Garden
Chapter 2
Building Protection
Strategy 04
Assess The Priorities For Your Home Or Building's Structural Condition Prior To Event
Strategy 05
Build A Strong Foundation
Strategy 06
Build Stronger Walls
Strategy 07
Build A Sturdy Roof
Strategy 08
Anchor, Seal & Protect Openings
Strategy 09
Floodproof Your Home
Chapter 3
Passive Habitability
Strategy 10
Reduce Thermal Heat Transfer
Strategy 11
Increase Ventilation
Strategy 12
Benefit From Natural Light
Strategy 13
Control Moisture And Mold
Strategy 14
Manage Pests
Chapter 4
Energy Generation + Backup
Strategy 15
Reduce Your Energy Use
Strategy 16
Integrate Solar Electricity
Strategy 17
Integrate Solar Thermal Energy
Strategy 18
Install Energy Backup
Chapter 5
Water Management And Storage
Strategy 19
Reduce Your Water Consumption
Strategy 20
Collect And Use Rainwater
Strategy 21
Improve Your Septic System
Strategy 22
Prevent Wastewater Backflow In Homes
Chapter 6
Household Emergency Preparedness
Strategy 23
Develop A Household Emergency Plan
Strategy 24
Choose A Space To Keep Your Family Safe
Strategy 25
Respond + Begin Household Recovery
Chapter 7
Community Engagement: Prepare For Action Together
Strategy 26
Develop A Community Plan
Strategy 27
Identify + Prepare Safe Community Shelter
Strategy 28
Inspiring Post-disaster Planning For Community
Chapter 8
Putting It All Together
Resources
HIGH WINDS
DROUGHT
FIRE
EXTREME TEMPERATURE
HEAVY RAINFALL
STORM SURGE
TSUNAMI
COASTAL EROSION
LANDSLIDE
EARTHQUAKE
SUBSIDENCE
LIQUEFACTION
01
Reinforce Site With Infrastructure
02
Reinforce Site with Vegetation
03
Plant an Edible Garden
04
Assess the Priorities for Your Home or Building’s Structural Condition Prior to Event
05
Build a Strong Foundation
06
Build Stronger Walls
07
Build a Sturdy Roof
08
Anchor, Seal and Protect Building Openings
09
Flood Proof Home
10
Reduce Thermal Heat Transfer
11
Increase Ventilation
12
Benefit from Natural Light
13
Control Moisture and Mold
14
Manage Pests
15
Reduce your Energy Use
16
Integrate Solar Electricity
17
Integrate Solar Thermal Energy
18
Install Energy Backup
19
Reduce your Water Consumption
20
Collect and Use Rainwater
21
Improve Your Septic System
22
Prevent Wastewater Backflow in Homes
23
Develop a Household Emergency Plan
24
Choose a Space to Keep Your Family Safe
25
Respond + Begin Household Recovery
26
Develop a Community Plan
27
Identify + Prepare Safe Community Shelter
28
Inspiring Post-Disaster Planning for Community
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Letters Of Introduction
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Introduction
1
A Safer Site: Site Fortification Strategies
01
Reinforce Site With Infrastructure
02
Reinforce Site With Vegetation
03
Plant An Edible Garden
2
Building Protection
04
Assess The Priorities For Your Home Or Building's Structural Condition Prior To Event
05
Build A Strong Foundation
06
Build Stronger Walls
07
Build A Sturdy Roof
08
Anchor, Seal & Protect Openings
09
Floodproof Your Home
3
Passive Habitability
10
Reduce Thermal Heat Transfer
11
Increase Ventilation
12
Benefit From Natural Light
13
Control Moisture And Mold
14
Manage Pests
4
Energy Generation + Backup
15
Reduce Your Energy Use
16
Integrate Solar Electricity
17
Integrate Solar Thermal Energy
18
Install Energy Backup
5
Water Management And Storage
19
Reduce Your Water Consumption
20
Collect And Use Rainwater
21
Improve Your Septic System
22
Prevent Wastewater Backflow In Homes
6
Household Emergency Preparedness
23
Develop A Household Emergency Plan
24
Choose A Space To Keep Your Family Safe
25
Respond + Begin Household Recovery
7
Community Engagement: Prepare For Action Together
26
Develop A Community Plan
27
Identify + Prepare Safe Community Shelter
28
Inspiring Post-disaster Planning For Community
8
Putting It All Together
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Resources
