Natural Disaster Safety

Protect your home & family with our safety tutorials on all things natural disaster.

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How To Install Whole House Lightning Protection

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook travels to central Florida to install a lightning protection system.
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3 Things to Do Before a Storm

Do these simple tasks before severe weather hits to help minimize or even prevent costly damage to your home
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Whole-House Battery Backup

Home battery backup systems could be part of our energy future. Learn more about how they work, their cost, and what benefits they bring.
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Understanding the Dangers of Home Fires

Watch as Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor visits Underwriters Laboratories to see first-hand how dangerous fires can be.
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Disaster Supply Kit: How to Prepare for Severe Weather

Learn how to prepare yourself, your family, and your home for severe weather with our storm survival kit and preparedness checklist.
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How To Choose Hurricane Window Protection for Your Home

Hurricane window protection can protect your home and loved ones from storm surge, high winds, and heavy rainfall. Learn more in our guide.
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Rising Above in Coastal Flood Zones

To survive the next big storm, more and more houses will need a lift. It's a smart move seen around the country—and in the Spring 2013 season of This Old House.
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Hurricane Prep: An Essential Storm Safety Checklist

If a storm is approaching your area, follow these safety steps to ensure the safety of you and your family.
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Dealing With Household Disasters

Floods, collapsed ceilings, trapped critters, and smoke damage happen. But with our homeowner survival tips, you'll know just what to do when trouble strikes.
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How to Build a Fireproof Home Using ICF Blocks

Learn how insulated concrete forms—combined with fire-resistant exterior and interior materials—make for one safe home.
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Tips for Protecting Your Home From a Hurricane

In this guide, we show you how to limit the chances of harm and learn how to protect your home before and during a hurricane.
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Fire Extinguishers: Your Ultimate Guide to Home Safety

What type of fire extinguishers should you have in your home? Where should they be placed? Find answers to these questions and more.

How to Escape a Fire

Keep your family safe with these safety tips for escaping a fire.