We’ve prepared a list of questions you need to ask your builder or seller before you buy a house.
Below are some websites that will give you a good idea of the potential hazards you are facing before buying your next home.
Fema.gov
Mission Statement: Helping people before, during, and after disasters. This site is a great resource for preparing your home before a disaster, and what you need to do after a disaster strikes. It’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with this information before the disaster strikes.
Floodsmart.gov
Former FEMA Director Brock Long told us “if it rains at your house it can flood.” This site shows you flood zone maps, and helps you prepare. Before you buy any property you should check out the flood zone rating it gets on this site.
Ready.gov
This site will help you prepare for, respond to, and mitigate emergencies, including natural and man-made disasters. You will get specific information on what to expect in numerous potential disasters, and is a great guide to helping you make a plan for you and your family.
Buildingresilient.com
The purpose of this organization is to educate and guide consumers and policy-makers to create stronger, more resilient homes and communities, able to withstand natural and climate hazards.
Smarthomeamerica.org
The goal of this website is to help build stronger, sustainable, more resilient communities.
Flash.org
The goal of this interactive website is to help you understand the risks you face where you live, and how you can prepare for them.
Asbestos.com
Asbestos and Natural Disasters Guide
During natural disasters sometimes asbestos, a mineral that was once used in home constriction but is now known to cause mesothelioma cancer, is released into the air. The Mesothelioma Center has the goal of helping sufferers of this cancer and their families by offering 100% free resources and services.
Asbestos.com/mesothelioma/pleural
Pleural Mesothelioma
Pleural Mesothelioma is the most common form of mesothelioma and it surrounds the lining of the lungs. This cancer takes many years to develop (20-50 years after exposure) and there is no cure yet, but with the help of increasing information and resources like The Mesothelioma Center, the outlook has improved.
Disastersafety.org
This site has great information to help you plan for any potential disaster. Learn specific things you should be doing to prepare for every type of natural disaster.