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America's Hurricane Threat, Vol. 1, No 1, Fall 1998
Racing to Catch Up: Florida's Battle Over Building Codes. John H. Tibbetts.
In South Florida, relentless population, development, and political pressures
are undermining the region's efforts to reduce the threats to life and property
the next time a hurricane strikes. As a result, South Florida is probably more
vulnerable to a giant storm today than before Hurricane Andrew struck. 12 pp.
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America's Hurricane Threat, Vol. 2, No. 1, Summer
1999
Raising Up and Moving Out, Elevation and Buyout of Floodprone Buildings:
Do they Work? John H. Tibbetts. To minimize future disaster costs,
state and federal agencies are funneling tens of millions of dollars into North
Carolina communities. Now it is crucial that localities also begin to manage
appropriate development and that citizens reduce their vulnerability to floods
and other disasters. 12 pp. FREE VIEW
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Climate Change: Planning Ahead for South Carolina
John H. Tibbetts. This booklet presents the proceedings of the South Carolina
Sea Grant Consortium's Eighth Annual Winter Conference held in Columbia, S.C.,
on January 16, 1990. 1990. 18 pp. FREE ORDER
Coastal Hazards Bulletin
Choosing a Roofing Contractor. Before installing a new roof or having
repairs made, here are things you may want to consider in choosing a contractor.
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Coastal Hazards Bulletin
Consumer Tips: Selecting Storm Shutters. Because storm shutters are relatively
new products, consumers may not know how to evaluate them. This bulletin offers
tips on purchasing storm shutters. VIEW
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Coastal Hazards Bulletin
Guidelines for New Home Construction in Hurricane-prone Areas. This bulletin
offers important information on how to begin construction. VIEW
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Coastal Hazards Bulletin
Improving the Wind Resistance of Roof Shingles: Asphalt Shingle Roofs. This
bulletin offers construction guidelines on installing an asphalt shingle roof
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Coastal Hazards Bulletin
Preparing Your Business for a Hurricane. Do you know how to prepare your
business for a hurricane? Here are a few important tips.
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Coastal Heritage, Vol. 12, No. 1, Summer 1997
Hurricanes 101: Lessons on Saving Lives & Property. John H. Tibbetts.
Someday we could receive a double whammy: a huge storm that kills thousands
of Americans and destroys more property than hurricanes Hugo and Andrew combined.
16 pp. FREE ORDER
Coastal Heritage, Vol. 12, No. 2, Fall 1997
Armoring the Coast: Beachfront Battles Over Seawalls. John H. Tibbetts.
How can South Carolina balance preservation of beaches against the rights of
private landowners? 16 pp. FREE
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Coastal Heritage, Vol. 13, No. 1, Summer 1998
Early Europeans in America: Hurricanes Steer the Course of History. John
H. Tibbetts. From the Chesapeake Bay to the Carolinas to Florida, the dreams
of explorers and colonialists were often capsized by giant storms, creating
long-lasting impacts on our heritage. 16 pp. FREE ORDER
Coastal Heritage, Vol. 13, No. 2, Fall 1998
Pfiesteria Hysteria: Just When You Thought It Was Safe... John
H. Tibbetts. A famous new species of nuisance algae, Pfiesteria piscicida,
is often described as a bizarre, freakish phenomenon, but it's just one small
part of an international problem. 16 pp. FREE ORDER
Coastal Heritage, Vol. 14, No. 1, Summer 1999
Storm Front. John H. Tibbetts. Since hurricanes Hugo in 1989 and Andrew
in 1992, government has taken steps to reduce loss of life and property during
giant storms, but citizens should also accept more responsibility to learn about
their vulnerability to hurricanes. 16 pp. FREE ORDER
Coastal Heritage, Vol. 14, No. 3, Winter 1999-2000
Reviving Eden. John H. Tibbetts. Are ecological restorers bringing back
long-lost landscapes—or creating an artificial, costly "nature"? 16 pp.
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Coastal Heritage, Vol. 17, No. 1, Summer 2002
Floyd Follies: What We've Learned. John H. Tibbetts. A four-state
evacuation from Hurricane Floyd caused massive traffic foul-ups. But South Carolina
has since worked hard to improve evacuation planning. 16 pp. FREE
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Coastal Heritage, Vol. 18, No. 1, Summer 2003
Hothouse Planet. John H. Tibbetts. Which wild creatures can adapt
to accelerating climate change? 16 pp. VIEW
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113 Calhoun Street: A Center for Sustainable Living
This brochure explains the mission and purpose of 113 Calhoun Street: A Center
for Sustainable Living. 2003. Brochure. FREE VIEW
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History with a twist
This information card contains a brief description of 113 Calhoun Street: A
Center for Sustainable Living, it's operating hours, and a map to the building.
2002. Rack Card. FREE VIEW
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Holding On To Your Roof: A Guide to Retrofitting Your
Roof Sheathing Using Adhesives
Ed Sutt and Tim Reinhold. This instructional booklet takes you through the process
of strengthening your roof against high winds. 2000. 12 pp. FREE VIEW
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Holding On To Your Roof Part I: A guide to Retrofitting Your Roof Sheathing
Using Adhesives
This video shows homeowners steps they can take to increase their roof’s
strength against high winds using adhesives. 2001. 13 minutes. $8.50
To order online visit http://cufan.clemson.edu/olos
Holding On To Your Roof Part II: Retrofitting Your Asphalt Shingle Roof
Covering and Sheathing Connections
This video shows homeowners steps they can take to increase their asphalt shingle
and sheathing connection’s strength against high winds. 2001. 14 minutes.
$8.50 To order online visit http://cufan.clemson.edu/olos
Hurricane Preparation Checklists
A handy checklist that helps you better prepare for a hurricane. 1998. Flyer.
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Not Ready to Re-Roof?
This brochure explains how to use structural adhesives to strengthen the attachments
of roof sheathings. 2001. Brochure. FREE VIEW
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Q & A on Purchasing Coastal Real
Estate in South Carolina
This quide focuses on basic questions you should ask as a potential purchaser
of coastal real estate. 2001. 12 pp. CR-003559. FREE VIEW
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Re-Roofing?
This brochure highlights opportunities for reducing wind damage vulnerability
when re-roofing. 2001. Brochure. FREE VIEW
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Window and Door Protection
This brochure gives important information on protecting openings in your home,
such as windows and doors, from wind damage. 2001. Brochure. FREE VIEW
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South Carolina Coastal Erosion Annotated Bibliography
Leslie Reynolds Sautter, Ph.D., and Diana Sangster. References compiled through
1994. 1997. 151 pp. FREE ORDER
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HAB Review Newsletter
(formerly the South Carolina Task Group on Harmful Algae Newsletter)
SC HAB Review,
Vol. 5, No. 3, Spring 2005
Volunteer Monitoring Network Expands to GA., NC. 4 pp.
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SC HAB Review,
Vol. 5, No. 2, Winter 2005
CDC Funds HAB, Toxin Studies. 4 pp. FREE VIEW
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South Carolina Task Group on Harmful Algae, Vol. 5, No. 1, Spring 2004
Massive "Red Tide" in Bulls Bay. 4 pp. FREE VIEW
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South Carolina Task Group on Harmful Algae, Vol. 4, No. 3, Spring 2003
Why Are the Eagles Dying? 4 pp. FREE VIEW
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South Carolina Task Group on Harmful Algae, Vol. 4, No. 2, Fall 2002
Site Visit Updates CDC. 4 pp. FREE VIEW
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South Carolina Task Group on Harmful Algae, Vol.
4, No. 1, Spring 2002
NOAA's HAB Analytical Response Team 4 pp. FREE VIEW
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South Carolina Task Group on Harmful Algae, Vol.
3, No. 3, Fall 2001
CDC Awards Grant on Coastal Estuarine Pond Research. 4 pp. FREE VIEW
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South Carolina Task Group on Harmful Algae, Vol.
3, No. 2, Summer 2001
NOAA Grant Awarded for Research, Education, and Outreach. 4 pp. FREE VIEW
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South Carolina Task Group on Harmful Algae, Vol.
3, No. 1, Summer 2000
Initiative moves into next phase. Flyer. VIEW
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South Carolina Task Group on Toxic Algae, Vol. 2,
No. 2, Winter 2000
Officials laud task group's work. Flyer. FREE VIEW
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South Carolina Task Group on Toxic Algae, Vol. 2,
No. 1, Summer 1999
SC ready if a Pfiesteria bloom should occur. Flyer. VIEW
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South Carolina Task Group on Toxic Algae, Vol. 1,
No. 2, Winter 1998-99
CDC grant funds Pfiesteria research. Flyer. VIEW
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South Carolina Task Group on Toxic Algae, Vol. 1,
No. 1, Spring 1998
State task group studies Pfiesteria. Flyer. VIEW
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Zebra Mussels in South Carolina: The Potential Risk of Infestation
Steven de Kozlowski, Chris Page and, Jack M. Whetstone. This report, initiated
by the South Carolina Zebra Mussel Task Force, determines the relative risk
of zebra mussel infestations in public waters throughout the state. 2002. 14
pp with map insert. FREE ORDER