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WIND

q       Reduce potential for flying debris

q       Anchor the base of your manufactured home

q       Bolt your house sill plate connection

q       Increase your gable end bracing

q       Replace gable vent with slotted vent

q       Fasten your roof and walls – hurricane straps

q       Improve the securing of your roof sheathing

q       Improve closure of your windows and doors

q       Create a safe area in your home

q       Improve the bracing of your “A” frame roof

 

EARTHQUAKE

q       Install a gas safety cut-off valve

q       Brace your manufactured home

q       Bolt your house sill plate connection

q       Brace your cripple walls

q       Brace your masonry chimney

q       Use flexible connections for gas and water

q       Strap your water heater

q       Secure your light home contents

q       Secure your furniture

q       Improve the securing of your wall sheathing

 

FIRE

q       Create a firebreak around your property

q       Relocate or protect your exterior fuel tanks

q       Maintain your gutters and clear roof of debris

q       Cover openings with fine mesh

q       Use fire resistant materials on your home

q       Install outside spigots

q       Install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

q       Provide fire extinguishers in your home

q       Install a spark arrester on your chimney

q       Keep your chimney clean

 

FLOOD

q       Retrofit your well to reduce contamination

q       Maintain storm drains on your property

q       Install a gas safety cut-off valve

q       Anchor and elevate fuel tanks and AC units

q       Anchor your home

q       Apply protective sealant to your walls

q       Install a septic backflow preventer

q       Consider wet-proofing options

q       Install interior and exterior flood walls

q       Relocate or elevate internal appliances

 

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