Our homes and business property are the biggest financial investments and require protection from external hazards like flood, wind, fire, and weathering caused by climate change. As a homeowner or property owner you should:

a. Explore the Hazards of your location. 

b. Assess Vulnerability & Risks. 

c. Investigate Options to Mitigate Damage. 

d. Prioritize & Plan your projects.

e. Take Action with product and services.. 

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To investigate your regional climate and its forecast: 

• NOAA Storm Events Database

• NOAA Climate at a Glance

• USGCRP Indicators Portal

• U.S. Drought Portal

• NOAA State Climate Summaries

• NOAA Sea Level Rise Viewer

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Once you assess and evaluate the potential impacts on your assets and estimate the risks then decide what your action should be.

You may need to choose to insulate, harden, earthen, elevate your shelter or even consider moving from the location. Weigh your options by choosing a solution that meets costs, benefits, and effectiveness to your plan then take action.

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Click on these Whole Earth Tools solutions:

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INSULATE

STORMPROOF

EARTHEN

ELEVATE

MOVE