Mitigation Assessment Team Report: Hurricanes Irma and Maria in the U.S. Virgin Islands (FEMA P-2021)
Date Published: September 1, 2018
The Mitigation Assessment Team Report evaluates the performance of school and hospital facilities during Hurricanes Irma and Maria in the U.S. Virgin Islands. It details the damage to structures such as the E. Benjamin Oliver Elementary School and Roy Lester Schneider Hospital, focusing on failures like rooftop equipment damage and structural issues caused by wind and debris. The report offers recommendations for improving building resilience against future storms.
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Disaster PhaseAfter
File TypePDF
LanguageEnglish
Category
Emergency PreparednessContinuity Of OperationsMitigation & PlanningTechnical GuidanceAssessmentRegulatory ComplianceDesign & ConstructionOperations & Maintenance
Audience
PublicCommunity OfficialsBuilding ProfessionalsTeachers Kids
Hazard Type
FloodingHurricaneStrong Wind
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