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Overturning Myths and Exploring Advancements in Tornado Resilience
Wednesday, 28 May, 2025
In this episode, FLASH President and CEO Leslie Chapman Henderson discusses the importance of wind science and building resilience with Dr. Tanya Brown-Giammanco and Dr. Marc Levitan from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). They explore personal journeys into wind science, the evolution of tornado safety design, and the differences between tornadoes and hurricanes. The conversation highlights the vulnerabilities in home structures, particularly roofs and garage doors, and emphasizes the need for updated building codes and community involvement in safety measures. Learn things you may not know with these two engaging national experts as they dispel tornado myths and share practical steps for homeowners.Discussion TopicsPersonal Journeys into Wind Science (1:04)Understanding Tornado Safety and Dual-Objective-Based Tornado Design Philosophy (3:53)Differences Between Tornadoes and Hurricanes (8:50)Assessing Building Performance After Wind Events (11:42)Vulnerabilities in Home Structures in Regard to High Winds (16:08)Surprising Findings in Wind Engineering (23:03)Future Directions for Garage Door Safety (27:33)Elevating Garage Door Performance through Rating (30:15)Advancing Building Codes via Community Engagement (30:53)Resources Tornado-Strong.orgNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyUnderstanding Building Codes and StandardsDisaster and Failure Studies ProgramNew Tornado Resistant Building CodesFEMA/NIST Fact Sheet - Improving Windstorm and Tornado Resilience: Recommendations for One- and Two-Family Residential StructuresNew Strong Homes Scale - InspectToProtect.orgThe Enhanced Fujita Scale Checklist - Strengthen Your Garage Door Checklist - Strengthen Your Roof Checklist - Strengthen Your Gutters Checklist - Sealed Roof Decks ConnectDr. Tanya Brown-GiammancoLeslie Chapman-HendersonDr. Marc Levitan
