Storm & Security

IN/BOX continued LBNL is a member of the national laboratory system supported by the U.S. Department of Energy through its Office of Science. It is managed by the University of California (UC) and is charged with conducting unclassified research across a wide range of scientific disciplines. AWP Windows' New Web Site Online AWP Windows & Doors, Medley, FL, a division of Trulite Glass and Aluminum Solutions, launched an updated Web site in mid-August. The site provides quick access to the company's complete line of aluminum and vinyl windows and doors and allows consumers and building professionals to access information on product performance, architectural specifications and code approvals. "The diverse offering of products available makes this a very useful tool as we continue to expand our window and door portfolio," stated Jamison Eige, AWP Windows director of sales. The site was designed by Glassco Solutions. 2012 Second Costliest in Weather, Climate Damage Damages from 2012 weather and climate disasters totaled more than $110 billion with 11 events that each caused more than $1 billion in damages, according to information released by the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC). The 2012 billion-dollar events included seven severe weather and tornado events, two tropical cyclone events, and the yearlong drought and its associated wildfires. These 11 events killed more than 300 people and had devastating economic effects on the areas impacted. The year's $110 billion damage total ranks second behind 2005, which incurred $160 billion in damages due in part to four devastating land-falling hurricanes. With 11 events, 2012 also ranks second highest in total number of billion-dollar events behind 2011, which had 14 events. The two major drivers of the damage costs in 2012 were Sandy at approximately $65 billion and the drought at approximately $30 billion. Sandy's large size, with PEOPLE IN THE KNOW 2013 / STORM & SECURITY PROTECTION 7

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