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A wind mitigation system is disclosed, including a panel engageable with a drain channel of a roof, the panel dimensioned to extend above a top edge defined by the drain channel, wherein the panel defines a plurality of openings; and a structural support member coupled to the panel, the structural s

A wind mitigation system is disclosed, including a panel engageable with a drain channel of a roof, the panel dimensioned to extend above a top edge defined by the drain channel, wherein the panel defines a plurality of openings; and a structural support member coupled to the panel, the structural support member providing increased rigidity of the panel.

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1. A wind mitigation system for a roof having a drain channel, the drain channel having a top edge, the wind mitigation system comprising: a panel engagable with the drain channel, the panel including: a first part configured to extend above the top edge when the panel engages the drain channel, the

1. A wind mitigation system for a roof having a drain channel, the drain channel having a top edge, the wind mitigation system comprising: a panel engagable with the drain channel, the panel including: a first part configured to extend above the top edge when the panel engages the drain channel, the first part defining a plurality of openings,a second part adjacent to the first part, the second part being disposed at least substantially perpendicular to the first part, anda third part adjacent to the second part, the third part being disposed at least substantially perpendicular to the second part, the third part configured to be at least substantially parallel to the first part, the second part and the third part configured to be below the top edge defined by the drain channel when the panel engages the drain channel; anda structural support member, the structural support member including: a first securing part configured to be affixed to the first part of the panel, anda second securing part configured to be affixed to the third part of the panel, the structural support member configured to provide increased rigidity of the panel. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the first part of the panel defines a first segment and a second segment, the first segment configured to be movable with respect to the second segment. 3. The system of claim 2, wherein the first part further comprises: a pivot, wherein the first segment is configured to rotate about the pivot with respect to the second segment. 4. The system of claim 1, wherein the structural support member is substantially perpendicular to the panel. 5. The system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of openings have an area between approximately 15% to 25% of a total area of the first part of the panel. 6. The system of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of anchors engageable with at least two of the panel, drain channel, and structural support member. 7. The system of claim 1, wherein the structural support member is configured to fit within the drain channel without obstructing fluid flow through the drain channel. 8. The system of claim 1, wherein the first part of the panel is configured to extend above the top edge of the drain channel between approximately 6 inches and approximately 10 inches. 9. The system of claim 1, wherein the panel is part of a substantially “U”-shaped insert positionable within the drain channel. 10. A parapet device engageable with a drain channel of a roof, the drain channel having a top edge, the parapet device comprising: a first wall positionable within the drain channel and configured to extend above the top edge of the drain channel when the parapet device engages the drain channel, the first wall defining a plurality of apertures;a second wall extending at least substantially perpendicularly to the first wall and configured to engage a bottom part of the drain channel; anda third wall spaced from the first wall and extending at least substantially perpendicularly to the second wall, the third wall configured to be at least substantially parallel to the first wall, the second wall and the third wall configured to be below the top edge defined by the drain channel when the parapet device engages the drain channel; anda structural support member, the structural support member including:a first securing part configured to be affixed to the first wall, anda second securing part configured to be affixed to the third wall, the structural support member configured to provide increased rigidity of the parapet device. 11. The device of claim 10, wherein at least a portion of the structural support element member is spaced from the second wall to allow fluid flow therebetween. 12. The device of claim 10, wherein the first wall defines a first segment movable with respect to a second segment. 13. The device of claim 12, wherein the first segment is pivotable about the second segment in a direction towards the third wall.