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The Building Science Disaster Support (BSDS) program deploys experts to assess the performance of buildings, structures, and community lifelines after disasters such as extreme winds, floods, wildfires, and earthquakes.
The Building Science Disaster Assistance Program has been in existence for over 30 years. However, it has not always been referred to by that title. in the past, Building Performance Evaluation Team Program And that Mitigation Assessment Team Program.
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Disaster preparedness (steady state)
When preparing for a disaster, the program collects information about natural disasters and locations to determine if disaster assistance is needed.
disaster relief activities
The BSDS program provides disaster relief efforts by organizing and deploying Mitigation Assessment Teams (MATs) that assess the performance of buildings, other structures, and associated community lifelines in response to an analysis of the event. can.
MAT works closely with federal and state, local, tribal and territorial officials, academia and private sector partners to develop conclusions to improve the resilience of buildings, utilities and communities at the local and state level. and make recommendations.
technical support
The Building Science Disaster Support Program can also provide technical assistance and subject matter expert support for disasters.
I have a question
“How can we build back better?”
“What can we do to prevent future harm?”
BSDS has the answer
The BSDS program learns from disaster damage and provides expert support and technical assistance throughout the recovery process.
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Resource Library: Search Reports and Advisories
This collection includes all available resources created as a result of the Building Science Disaster Assistance Program recommendations.
These reports, fact sheets, and recommendations are based on observations about the effects of natural disasters on things like the built environment.
Latest report
- Hurricane Ida in New York
- Marshall wildfire in Colorado
- 2021 Kentucky Tornado
