Safe Rooms for Tornadoes and Hurricanes: Guidance for Community and Residential Safe Rooms
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This document provides guidance for building safe rooms to protect people during tornadoes and hurricanes. It describes the design, construction, and operation of these safe rooms. The document includes information on risk assessment, economic considerations, and maintenance plans for community safe rooms. It also explains the differences between FEMA's criteria and other standards like ICC 500. The text highlights the importance of having a plan in place to ensure safety during extreme weather events and provides detailed guidelines for creating effective safe room spaces that offer near-absolute protection from wind hazards.
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