FLASH Last House Standing App



Click each section to the right for tips and information on making sure your home is winter ready. There you will find information on...

  • Staying safe while keeping your family warm in toasty when temperatures drop


  • How to make sure your home is built to stand up to the severe weather that winter may send your way and


  • Making sure the areas outside of your home don’t present any winter hazards as well as making sure decks and plants are properly protected so you can enjoy them again come spring.
This flyer summarizes warning signs of overstress conditions during a snow event, key safety issues and risks a snow event poses to buildings, and what to do after a snow event:

FEMA Snow Load Safety Guidance (2014)




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