Mitigation Assessment Team Report: Hurricanes Irma and Maria in Puerto Rico (FEMA P-2020)
Date Published: October 1, 2018
The Mitigation Assessment Team Report (FEMA P-2020) provides an in-depth analysis of the performance of residential and low-rise buildings in Puerto Rico following Hurricanes Irma and Maria. It examines the impact of these hurricanes on various building types, including wood-framed and concrete structures, and discusses both failures and successful performances in relation to continuous load paths, wind effects, and topographic influences. The report also addresses specific hazards such as roof covering failures, window damages, and building performance relative to geological factors like landslides in mountainous areas.
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Disaster PhaseAfter
File TypePDF
LanguageEnglish
Category
Mitigation & PlanningTechnical GuidanceAssessmentRegulatory ComplianceEmergency ResponseDesign & ConstructionOperations & Maintenance
Audience
PublicCommunity OfficialsBuilding ProfessionalsCritical Facilities Utilities
Hazard Type
Multi HazardEarthquakeFloodingHurricaneStrong Wind
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