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Insufficient Risk Mapping, Overdevelopment Cited in Texas Flood Tragedy

ENR Construction

The Texas Tribune reported in June that more than 100 of the 254 counties in the state lack an emergency mitigation plan for natural disasters at all. We have to ask what is the financial impact of [removing FEMA] responsibility but not funding and supporting states to respond to disaster," she told ENR. "I

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Inside Out: Building Resilient Infrastructure to Safeguard Against Natural Disasters  

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Holly Schaubert As the world faces increasingly frequent and intense natural disasters, ensuring the nation’s infrastructure is built to last has never been more important. Natural disasters often occur concurrently or in rapid succession, making a multi-hazard approach essential. Approximately 1.5

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Building Safety Month: Strengthening Structures, Empowering Communities

Strong Tie

Simpson Strong-Tie’s mission statement is “We provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.” But safe structures require a team, from the building owner, building designer, builder, building regulator, building product manufacturer, and even the building occupants.

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Hurricanes and flooding: Advancing building strategies for resilience

Construction Specifier

Flooding is the leading cause of destruction in natural disasters across the U.S., The devastating hurricanes of the 2024 season, along with severe flooding events in the Midwest and Northeast regions, have highlighted the widespread need for improved flood preparedness. impacting both coastal and inland regions. mm (1 in.)

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Do I Need to Cover All My Windows and Doors When Getting Hurricane Protection?

West Shore Construction

Hurricanes are powerful natural disasters that can cause significant damage to homes and properties, especially in coastal regions. This compromises the overall structural integrity of the building. Meeting Building Codes: Many coastal areas have building codes and regulations.

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Why Homes in High-Wind Regions Need a Structural “Seat Belt”

Strong Tie

It’s part of a building process known as “ continuous load path,” which connects the foundation to the framing to the roof. The Florida building code became stricter after Hurricane Andrew struck in 1992, and engineering teams who examined hurricane damage in Florida after Hurricane Michael found proof that the stronger codes were working.