Non-Flood-Related Hazards: Wind (7 of 7)

FEMA P-804, Wind Retrofit Guide for Residential Buildings (https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/20130726-1753-25045-2304/508versioncombined_804.pdf), provides guidance on how to improve the wind resistance of existing residential buildings. This Guide includes strategies for retrofitting the three areas of the home that are typically vulnerable to failure due to high winds, which include:

  • Roof and wall coverings
  • Openings (e.g., windows, doors)
  • Load path connections
FEMA P-804 Wind Retrofit Guide for Residential Buildings