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Flood Insurance & Mitigation Administration’s Risk Reduction Showcase

Flood Insurance & Mitigation Administration’s Risk Reduction Showcase. Edward Laatsch, P.E. Chief, Building Science Branch Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration. Building Science for Disaster Resilient Communities. Agenda. Building Sciences Branch - Who We Are

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Flood Insurance & Mitigation Administration’s Risk Reduction Showcase

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  1. Flood Insurance & Mitigation Administration’s Risk Reduction Showcase Edward Laatsch, P.E. Chief, Building Science Branch Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration

  2. Building Science for Disaster Resilient Communities

  3. Agenda • Building Sciences Branch - Who We Are • Building Science Process - What We Do • Promoting Effective Mitigation • Technical Support • Conclusion

  4. Building Science Branch • Who we are: • Technical services bureau made up of subject matter experts • Develop and produce mitigation guidance that focuses on creating disaster-resilient communities to reduce loss of life and property • Conduct Post-disaster forensic engineering (MAT) • Work with partners to make Nation’s model building codes and standards disaster resilient • Provide support and input for NFIP and many other groups through the development of technical bulletins, advisories, fact sheets, etc.

  5. Research/New Knowledge/Lessoned Learned

  6. Research/New Knowledge/Lessons Learned • Mitigation Assessment Team (MAT) • A quickly deployed team of investigators assembled by FEMA through its combined resources of federal, state, local, and private sector partnerships • Assesses the vulnerability of buildings and make recommendations to address improvements in building design and construction, code development and enforcement, and mitigation activities leading to greater hazard event resistance • Conduct trainings and educational programs on disaster-specific mitigation • Recovery Advisories • Summarizes facts about the specific disaster.

  7. Research/New Knowledge/Lessons Learned • Available Mitigation Assessment Team (MAT) Reports and Recovery Advisories • Floods • Midwest Floods of 2008 in Iowa and Wisconsin (includes Recovery Advisories) • Hurricanes • 11 MAT Reports and 4 sets of Recovery Advisories • Ike 2008 is most recent • Tornadoes • 2 MAT Reports and 2 sets of Recovery Advisories • Currently investigating April 2011 outbreak • Terrorism • Murrah Building (Oklahoma City) • World Trade Center

  8. Guidance and Tool Development • The Building Science branch develops mitigation guidance that focuses on creating disaster-resilient communities. • Mitigation efforts provide value to the American people by creating safer communities and reducing loss of life and property. • These guidance and tools are designed to address identified design and construction needs and provide the tools to accomplish disaster resilience.

  9. Guidance and Tool Development • Recently Updated Publications • Home Builders Guide to Coastal Construction Technical Fact sheet Series (499) • Recommended Residential Construction for Coastal Areas (550) • New Publications • Natural Hazards and Sustainability for Residential Buildings (798) • Wind Retrofit Guide for Residential Buildings (804)

  10. Guidance and Tool Development • Upcoming Publication Updates • Coastal Construction Manual (55) • Engineering Principles and Practices for Retrofitting Flood-prone Structures (259)

  11. Guidance and Tool Development • Risk MAP • Active integration of Building Science resources with Risk MAP Outreach program begins at the Headquarters level • Regional Building Science Point of Contacts attend Risk MAP Resilience meetings • Velocity grids • Enable Building Science branch to better communicate flood risk for the building environment

  12. Building Codes and Standards • Incorporate lessons learned, MAT results, tools and guidance and apply them to disaster-resistant building codes and standards • Work with partners to advocate for the development and adoption of disaster-resistant model building codes and standards • Attend code development hearings to advocate FEMA’s position to incorporate disaster resiliency into the codes and standards Denise Joselyn, Manager, Coakley Bay Condominiums, rebuilt her rental property to exceed building codes

  13. Building Codes and Standards Partnerships with Code and Policy Groups:

  14. Building Codes and Standards Monitor and Participate in Code Hearing and Meetings:

  15. Outreach and Implementation • In the past year Building Science Branch has provided training to over 1,000 engineers, architects, local officials, and subapplicants • Sample of courses taught at EMI, FEMA Headquarters and Regional offices, through distant learning and in partnerships with trade organizations:

  16. Outreach and Implementation • Continued presence and presentations at conferences • State ASFPM Conferences • National Hurricane Conference • ASCE Conference on Forensic Engineering • International Builders Show • ICC Annual Conference • FLASH Annual Meeting • HMA Summit

  17. Outreach and Implementation • Strategic Outreach to Meet Customer Needs • National Building Museum’s upcoming “Designing for Disaster” Exhibit • Disney World’s Storm Struck Experience • Technology Transfer • Publications available on Google Books and eReeders

  18. Reduction of Disaster Losses • Post-disaster evidence of increased hazard resistance • Elevation of homes in Mandeville, Louisiana Examples of structures that were elevated, which protected these buildings from major flood damage. Note the estimated flood depth in relation to the first floor (red line).

  19. Reduction of Disaster Losses • Safe Rooms Saving Lives • EF 4 in the Forest Lake area of Tuscaloosa, AL • EF 5 in Smithville, MS

  20. Promoting Effective Mitigation

  21. Promoting Effective Mitigation • Provide technical support to Floodplain Management and Mitigation Grants on the engineering and building science related issues • Building Science publications are referenced as supplements to the Hazard Mitigation Assistance Unified Guidance • Updated codes and standards to incorporate additional hazard resistance

  22. Technical Support • Helplines are available for both public and private stakeholders • Subject Matter Experts working together with officials to provide communities with technical support and resources FEMA-BuildingScienceHelp@dhs.gov (866) 927-2104

  23. Conclusion • Ongoing, Cyclical Process • If We Don’t Learn the Past, We Will Repeat It. • Technical Guidance and Support • Disaster-Resistant Codes are the Cornerstone of Effective Mitigation • Must Communicate and Translate What We Learn • Reduction in Disaster Impact and Losses • Leads to Hazard Resilient Communities

  24. Conclusion Success Stories/Best Practices • http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/bestpractices/index.shtm • Tell Us Your Stories!

  25. FEMA Building Science Flood/Wind Building Science Helpline: FEMA-BuildingScienceHelp@dhs.gov (866) 927-2104 http://www.fema.gov/rebuild/buildingscience

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