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Articles Tagged with ''natural disasters''

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The ICC Applauds New Disaster Recovery Legislation

June 15, 2018
The legislation promotes the adoption and implementation of modern building codes as a powerful disaster mitigation strategy.
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Why Solar Matters in Emergency Preparedness

Scott Cramer
April 27, 2018
How solar power can balance the effects of mother nature in natural disasters
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Building Safety Month

Codes Save Lives and Reduce Recovery Times

Sara Yerkes
April 24, 2018
Last year was a historic year for tragic natural disasters
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ICC Pulse Podcast

ICC Pulse Podcast Episode 3

April 23, 2018
Last week, the ICC released episode three featuring FEMA’s Eric Letvin Deputy Assistant Administrator of Mitigation and John Ingargiola, Lead Physical Scientist of FEMA’s Building Science Branch.
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ANCR Announces Distinguished Group of Specialists

March 27, 2018
The American Institute of Architects and the American Wood Council join in sponsoring ANCR’s mission to help communities across the U.S. prepare for disaster.
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Strength in the Face of Disaste

e-Book Minimizes Construction Impacts from Nature

"Strength in the Face of Disaster: How Cold-Formed Steel Framing Keeps Buildings Safe"
February 14, 2018
A free e-book exploring the durability and resiliency of cold-formed steel framing when confronted with fire, cold weather, hurricanes and flooding.
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Simpson Strong-Tie Supports Relief from Hurricane Harvey

August 30, 2017
Simpson Strong-Tie donated $50,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund to assist Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.
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Simpson Strong-Tie Aids Louisiana Flood Relief

August 23, 2016
Simpson Strong-Tie has made a $10,000 donation to assist in disaster relief response and recovery efforts following the severe flooding in Louisiana.
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Simpson Strong-Tie Aids Disaster Relief for West Virginia

July 1, 2016
Simpson Strong-Tie announced it is making a $10,000 donation to assist in emergency response and relief efforts as flash floods continue to rage through West Virginia.
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Simpson Strong-Tie Aids Disaster Relief in Ecuador and Texas

May 25, 2016
Simpson Strong-Tie will make a $15,000 donation to assist in recovery efforts following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that shook Ecuador.
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