power point for 11 Aug 2011

1. AIA/MS AIA/MSDisasterPreparedness: AIA/Mississippi What do you do when the lights go out?

2. Disaster statistics:Is Your Component Ready? Natural disasters are actually more prevalent than you might think. Take a look at some of these facts and figures – they may surprise you. There were 63 natural disasters declared in the U.S. in 2007 There were 2,018 fatalities and 5,326 injuries related to weather events from 2005 to 2006 Of the total catastrophe losses (from 1986 to 2005) in the U.S., 47.5% were related to hurricanes and tropical storms. At least 41 states are considered at moderate to very high earthquake risk On average, there are 800 tornadoes each year in the U.S. Tornadoes have occurred in all 48 continental states. AIA/Mississippi

3. Hurricane KatrinaMonday - August 29, 2005 AIA/Mississippi

4. LANDFALLBay St. Louis, MS AIA/Mississippi

5. Katrina Track AIA/Mississippi

6. First Baptist ChurchGulfport, MS AIA/Mississippi

7. Private ResidenceGulfport, MS AIA/Mississippi

8. ResidenceBiloxi, Mississippi AIA/Mississippi

9. MarinaBay Saint Louis, MS AIA/Mississippi

10. Apartment ComplexGulfport, MS AIA/Mississippi

11. Howard Ave.Gulfport, MS AIA/Mississippi

12. Long Beach, MSNeighborhood Aerial AIA/Mississippi

13. Biloxi, Mississippi AIA/Mississippi

14. How AIA/MS responded: Request for assistance Offer to help AIA/MS Board organized training Assistance from AIA National and regional AIA architects ½ day classroom training ½ day site visit – to effected property AIA/Mississippi

15. Results: Over 150 architects responded TX, CA, LA, AL, etc. Over 75 MS architects Approximately 800 assessments provided 2,000+ request for assessments Organized through AIA National Coordinated through AIA/MS AIA/MS member’s spouse provided materials and supplies for field teams AIA/Mississippi

16. Lesson’s Learned: We were not proactive, only reactive. What can we do to be better prepared in the future: Assessment training before the need arises Better organized; i.e.: supplies and materials on hand, having maps available. Having a “pool” of trained architects ready to provide assistance and safety assessments. AIA/Mississippi

17. Lesson’s learned: Ann Somers, AIA worked to co-author the “AIA Handbook for Disaster Assistance Programs” Ann was the president of AIA/MS at the time Hurricane Katrina hit the MS Gulf Coast. Ann continues to assist in the training and development of architects to respond in the event of a disaster; most recently in Tuscaloosa, AL. AIA/Mississippi

18. The AIA’s Comprehensive Response System When disasters occur, we typically speak of three phases: Emergency Relief Recovery In order to sustain an efficient response, Disaster Preparedness must be at the center of operation AIA/Mississippi

19. What is it? AIA’s systematic approach to provide assistance following a disaster. Establishment of a standard in response to safety assessments. Recommended guidelines for component use in development of a state wide Damage Assessment program. AIA/Mississippi

20. Organization AIA National Component Leadership Executive Committee Board Members State Coordinator Regional Coordinators (3) Trained /Certified Architects Providing Safety and/or Damage Assessments as ‘reservists’ to MEMA AIA/Mississippi

21. Why Architects? Established knowledge base from the educational requirements, hands-on training and work experience. Additional training opportunities through continuing education requirements Disaster specific training: local, regional and national “Hands-on” experience gained from Hurricanes Katrina/Rita and the recent tornados in Smithville, MS and Tuscaloosa, AL AIA/Mississippi

22. Implementation: AIA/MS activated upon request for assistance from FEMA/MEMA for a declared disaster. Allows AIA/MS to work as ‘reservist’s”. Notification to AIA/MS office and to the State Safety Assessment Coordinator Notification to the State Regional Safety Assessment coordinators. Request for assistance from AIA/MS and regionally as needed. AIA/Mississippi

23. AIA/MS Disaster Preparedness Organization Divide the State into third’s North, Central and South Identify section leadership (min. of 2) Identify a team of trained architects that are available to assist AIA/Mississippi

24. What the architects need: Training: AIA Disaster Assessment Program SAP Training Safety Assessment Program ATC 45 Training FEMA/MEMA Requirements the need for standardized training AIA/Mississippi

25. What the architects need: Field Supplies: Identification badge Safety vest Hardhat Gloves Flashlight Camera Notebook and pencils Placards and permanent markers Damage Assessment reports Street maps Field maps Address maps Aerial maps AIA/Mississippi

26. What can Architects offer: Assessing the safety of damages to the built environment Working in the reconstruction Exploring the standards that guarantee built safety Facilitate long term recovery AIA/Mississippi

27. Response teams: Ideally, an architect, building official and an intern. LISTEN Provide assessment – AIA Forms Placards AIA/Mississippi

28. Assessment Placards AIA/Mississippi

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30. AIA Mississippi Disaster Assistance Program: Knowing what to do . . . and having the teams ready to do it. “To give real service you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity” - D. Adams AIA/Mississippi