Adopting Disaster Resilient Construction at the Local Level

Adopting Disaster Resilient Construction at the Local Level February 20, 2013 Cleveland, OH

"Workshop covers topics designed to formalize the process of implementing disaster resilient construction at the community level, including: identifying natural and man-made disasters; assessing local disaster risks; building code requirements for residential and commercial buildings; disaster mitigation techniques; benefits of disaster mitigation; FORTIFIED for Safer Living and Safer Business; safe rooms and storm shelters; flood resistant construction; fire resistant construction; earthquake resistant construction; enhanced resilience through building code modifications; and economic solutions with concrete building systems. Intended for community leaders, builders."

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