Articles Tagged with ''natural disasters''

This compendium is the most in-depth analysis to date of the importance of building codes in relation to community resilience.

Simpson Strong-Tie donated $30,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund to assist with relief efforts for the many communities affected by Hurricane Michael in the U.S. Atlantic states and Central America, as well as by the earthquakes in Indonesia.

The International Code Council and the National Council of Structural Engineers Associations created a single national database of code officials, engineers and other skilled volunteers to respond in the event of a future disaster.

Legislation paves way for enhanced national guidelines for building safety assessments following disasters.

Simpson Strong-Tie donated $10,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund to assist relief efforts in Guatemala.

The legislation promotes the adoption and implementation of modern building codes as a powerful disaster mitigation strategy.

How solar power can balance the effects of mother nature in natural disasters

Last year was a historic year for tragic natural disasters

Last week, the ICC released episode three featuring FEMA’s Eric Letvin Deputy Assistant Administrator of Mitigation and John Ingargiola, Lead Physical Scientist of FEMA’s Building Science Branch.

The American Institute of Architects and the American Wood Council join in sponsoring ANCR’s mission to help communities across the U.S. prepare for disaster.