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 EARTHQUAKE HANDBOOK
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    Introduction
 
    
Symbols and Keywords
 
 I.       BUILDING STRUCTURES
     A.    Introduction

    B.    Intro to Seismic Upgrading

    C.    Structural Concepts  

        C1. Technical Commentary (1)

        C2. Technical Commentary (2)

    D.    Step 1: Risk Assessment

        D1. Upgrade Priority

        D2. Geographical Risk

        D3. Building Structural Types

        D4. Year of Construction

        D5. Load-path Assets+Debits

        D6. Rapid Visual Survey Sheet
     E.    Step 2: Mitigation Measures

 

II.      UTILITY SYSTEMS

    A.     Introduction

    B.     Utility Mitigation Measures

 

 Appendices
     A.      Regulations
     B.      Glossary

     C.      Acronyms
     D.      References
     E.      List of Contributors

APPENDIX E

LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS

 

(1)  The Handbook as developed and published by Region X:

Jean Chaney, Region X Recovery Branch Chief, with Public Assistance staff: Lois Lopez, Angela Aubuchon, Toni Aubuchon, Richal Smith, Rod Van Mechelen; and Hazard Mitigation Staff: Phil Carpenter, and Technical Assistance Contractors: Dayna Bailey, Jay Concepcion, Edward Federico, Pat Quinn, John Squerciati, Anahid Kristina Tokes.

(2) This version of the Handbook, as expanded and modified for Internet publication by FEMA Headquarters:

Randolph Langenbach, FEMA HQ, Response and Recovery, with Robert Hanson, Consultant

 
 
 

NOTE:  None of the mitigation measures in these Handbooks should be considered ‘pre-approved’ or otherwise automatically eligible for FEMA funding.
Only FEMA staff can determine eligibility, once they have determined that an applicant is eligible and they have reviewed a project proposal.

FEMA HAZARD MITIGATION HANDBOOKS                                                                        Updated: June 13, 2002