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:: Friday, August 20, 2004 ::
Reinforced Concrete Masonry Stands Up to Hurricane Charley Canada Newswire
The National Hurricane Center web site (http://www.nhc.noaa.gov) notes that building codes reflect the lessons experts have learned from past catastrophes and suggest that homeowners in hurricane areas contact local building code officials to find out which requirements are necessary for home improvement projects. The Federal Emergency Management Agency encourages construction with strong, impact-resistant materials, such as concrete masonry, within homes and other structures located in hurricane-prone areas.
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