stormproofing
Making storm resistant
Stormproofing is the process of preparing a structure or object to withstand severe weather—reinforcing windows, securing loose items, sealing gaps against wind and water.
The term applies to both permanent modifications and temporary measures before an approaching storm: We spent Saturday stormproofing the beach house.
By extension, stormproofing can mean preparing for any anticipated disruption.
Sealing a building's envelope
- reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
- hurricane strapsConnectors anchoring roof framing
- sheathingProtective outer layer
- bracingRefreshingly keen or stimulating
shutters · sealant · flashing · cladding · fortification · tie-downs · retrofit · shelter
State of being equipped
- suppliesResources for a task
- provisionsStockpiled food and supplies
- generatorElectricity-producing machine
- flashlightsPortable battery-powered lamps
batteries · radio · evacuation plan · sandbags · tarps · first aid · water storage · shelter-in-place
Emerges from egg
- batteningGrowing fat; securing
- bilge pumpsVessel drainage equipment
- sea anchorsDrift-slowing marine devices
- drogueTowed deceleration device
lashing · portlights · companionway · securing · watertight · scuppers · cleats · mooring
Barriers reducing air speed
- shelterbeltsRows blocking agricultural wind
- drainageLiquid removal system
- gradingAssigning marks to work
- stakingRisking something valuable
swales · retention ponds · erosion control · berms · hedgerows · pruning · mulching · native plants
weatherization
Sealing a building's envelope
- reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
- hurricane strapsConnectors anchoring roof framing
- sheathingProtective outer layer
bracing · shutters · sealant · flashing · cladding · fortification · tie-downs · retrofit · shelter · safe room
preparedness
State of being equipped
- suppliesResources for a task
- provisionsStockpiled food and supplies
- generatorElectricity-producing machine
flashlights · batteries · radio · evacuation plan · sandbags · tarps · first aid · water storage · shelter-in-place · emergency kit
hatches
Emerges from egg
- batteningGrowing fat; securing
- bilge pumpsVessel drainage equipment
- sea anchorsDrift-slowing marine devices
drogue · lashing · portlights · companionway · securing · watertight · scuppers · cleats · mooring · lifelines
windbreaks
Barriers reducing air speed
- shelterbeltsRows blocking agricultural wind
- drainageLiquid removal system
- gradingAssigning marks to work
staking · swales · retention ponds · erosion control · berms · hedgerows · pruning · mulching · native plants · rain gardens
stormproofingexposing
Making something known
neglect · vulnerability · defenselessness · deterioration · unfortified
stormproofingemergency response
Organized action during crises
disaster response · storm damage repair · disaster recovery · damage control · emergency repair
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