Design Guide for Improving School Safety in Earthquakes, Floods, and High Winds (FEMA 424)
Date Published: December 20, 2010
This guide provides comprehensive strategies for improving the safety of K-12 school buildings and their occupants from earthquakes, floods, and high winds. It emphasizes multi-hazard and performance-based design approaches for new construction, repair, and renovation projects. The resource is intended for design professionals and school officials responsible for school facility safety and resilience.
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Details
Disaster PhaseBefore
File TypePDF
Languageen
Category
Design & ConstructionMitigation & PlanningTechnical Guidance
Audience
Building ProfessionalsCommunity OfficialsCritical Facilities Utilities
Hazard Type
EarthquakeFloodingStrong Wind
Tags
Building ScienceSchool SafetyMulti-HazardMitigationPerformance-Based DesignK-12Critical Facilities