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An odorless, tasteless, invisible gas that is potentially deadly when inhaled in high concentrations.
carbon monoxide (CO)
The physical change of a gas into a liquid. For example, water vapor condenses to become liquid water.
condensation
An area that is known to be prone to earthquakes.
earthquake zone or seismic area
A sudden flood usually caused by heavy rain, although not necessarily in the flooded areas. Heavy rains in the mountains many miles upstream of a town can cause unexpected flash flooding in the town if the rainfall rates are high enough.
flash flood
A low-lying area near a river or other body of water that floods when the water level in the body of water rises.
floodplain
A building code designed to reduce property damage during a hurricane by requiring structures to be constructed to withstand hurricane-force winds.
hurricane code
A strap or clip that anchors roof components to a house.
hurricane tie
A law passed in 1988 that set a goal for the Environmental Protection Agency to reduce indoor radon levels to those of outdoor air.
Indoor Radon Abatement Act
A set of rules developed by independent agencies that can be adopted or incorporated into law by state and local governments.
model building code
The common term for several types of fungus that reproduce through spores.
mold
An invisible, odorless, tasteless, radioactive gas produced by the decay of uranium.
radon
The process of reducing radon levels in a building.
radon mitigation
A room within a house that is constructed to withstand tornado-force winds.
safe room
An area that is known to be prone to earthquakes.
seismic area or earthquake zone
A small appliance that gives a loud warning signal or displays a bright strobe light when it detects smoke in the house.
smoke detector
A dome of ocean water fueled by a hurricane that can be 20' at its highest point and up to 100 miles wide.
storm surge
