Community Resilience Toolkit

Welcome to the Community Toolkit, your comprehensive guide to preparing for and recovering from weather-related disasters. Organized by specific hazards such as wind, flood, winter storms, and healthy home strategies, this toolkit provides essential resources and practical advice to enhance your home's resilience. Explore detailed publications, step-by-step guidelines, and educational activities designed to protect your family and community before and after severe weather events.

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Before the Storm FORTIFIED Resources for homeowners to learn more about the standard's requirements and benefits Unlocking the Benefits of FORTIFIED Homes The FORTIFIED Home Program Overview The FORTIFIED Designations: Roof, Silver and Gold The FORTIFIED Evaluator Building a Resilient Roof Achieving FORTIFIED Silver Certification Strengthening Homes Against High Winds: Continuous Load Path Achieving FORTIFIED Gold Certification Protecting Doors, Windows and Gable Ends from High-Speed Winds Window Opening Protection: Ways to safeguard windows during hurricanes and storms. 5 Best Hurricane Prep Projects: Essential home improvements for hurricane readiness. Assessing Trees Before Hurricanes Hit Shutters and Barriers Factsheet - Ways to protect a storm before severe weather Three-Day Emergency Food Supplies: Resources on preparing to shelter in place Red Stick Ready: Local resources for the capitol region After the Storm Storm Damage Cleanup Highlights: Cleanup tips following storm damage. Dos and Don't of a Portable Generator: Safety guidance for homeowners Operating a Chainsaw: Tips on safely using a Chainsaw	Before the Storm Homeowner Flood Risk and Home Elevation: Reducing flood risk through home elevation strategies. Wet Floodproofing: Methods to reduce water damage by allowing controlled flooding in certain home areas. Louisiana Sea Grant Resources: for homeowners and communities to prepare for and recover from floods After the Storm Hiring a Mold Remediation Contractor: Selecting qualified mold remediation services after flooding. Mold Removal Guidelines for Flooded Homes: Step-by-step mold removal and safety practices for flooded homes. FAQs After Gutting a Flooded Home: Guidance on safely restoring homes post-flood cleanup. Handling Food and Water After a Storm or Flood: Food safety information for homeowners after a flood	Before the Storm Maximize Your Home’s Efficiency: Measure Your Insulation Do-It-Yourself Window Improvements : Methods to improve window efficiency Do-It-Yourself Energy-Efficient Upgrades: Improvements for Extreme Temperatures. Choosing Energy Efficient Windows: Different frame materials and glass options can lower your energy costs. Check Your Home Energy Usage: DIY Versus Professional Home Energy Audit. Prepare your home for extreme temperatures: Strategies for improving home energy efficiency and reducing vulnerability to extreme weather. Insulation Options and Their Benefits: Choosing the right insulation material and proper installation method ensures long-term savings and comfort. After the Storm Freeze Damage to Tropics: Assessing freeze damage in tropical plants. Waiting to Trim Your Freeze-Damaged Plants: Why it is important to wait before you trim your freeze-damaged plants.

	Youth Activities
	The Youth Preparedness Initiative Overview: A curriculum to equip youth with the necessary skills and knowledge to respond to disaster situations. Aligned with Louisiana Student Standards. Youth Preparedness Initiative Lesson 1: What is a Natural Disaster? Youth Preparedness Initiative Lesson 2: All about Hurricanes. Youth Preparedness Initiative Lesson 3: Flooding. Youth Preparedness Initiative Lesson 4: How to Prepare? Youth Preparedness Initiative Lesson 5: Effects of a Disaster. Youth Preparedness Initiative Lesson 6: Emotions from a Disaster. Teaching Youth How to Build an Emergency Kit: Curriculum for teaching youth emergency kit assembly Ice Breakers Activity: The student will know practical applications for insulation and be able to tell the insulation properties of a given list of materials. Freeze Frame Activity: Insulation plays an important role in maintaining the energy efficiency of your home. The Flood Fighter Challenge: Activity teaching youth flood risk mitigation techniques. Daylighting Activity: Students should be able to explain passive solar design and daylighting. Wind Resilience Marshmallow Challenge: Fun, educational activity demonstrating wind resilience principles. Energy Heroes: A curriculum on energy efficiency for youth. Aligned with Louisiana Student Standards COMING SOON!

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