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Hurricane Ian to be Litmus Test for Florida Building Codes

Hurricane Ian slammed into west Florida on Wednesday afternoon near Cayo Costa as one of the strongest storms to hit the U.S. In its wake, it left a trail of destruction, trapping people in homes, knocking out power to millions … Continue reading

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New Hurricane Lab to Simulate 200 mph Winds to Study Effects on Structures

Hurricanes today are stronger, move slower across the landscape, unleash deadlier storm surges and drop more precipitation than they did 20 years ago. This enhanced threat to life and limb has forced localities and glass industry companies to rethink the … Continue reading

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Glass Companies in Louisiana Face the Aftermath of Hurricane Ida

New Orleans and the state of Louisiana are once again left to pick up the pieces after Hurricane Ida made landfall this week. The storm has since been called the second most intense hurricane to make landfall in Louisiana. Reminiscent … Continue reading

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Glass Companies in Lake Charles Hurting After Hurricane Laura Devastation

Employees of some glass companies in Lake Charles, La., returned after evacuating the area to find their buildings destroyed, making the recovery process for homes and businesses even more difficult following Hurricane Laura. The Category 4 hurricane caused major damage … Continue reading

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FEMA’s New Guideline Explains How to Assess Exterior Glazing for Wind Vulnerabilities

As increasingly powerful hurricanes continue to make landfall in the U.S., resulting in extensive wind damage to critical facilities, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has developed FEMA P-2062: Guidelines for Wind Vulnerability Assessments of Existing Critical Facilities. The document … Continue reading

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