Hurricanes are among the deadliest and costliest of natural disasters. Our coastal and inland communities that are vulnerable to this force, must adapt to and incorporate this powerful constraint into the planning and design of the built environment.

This two-day performance-level course provides professionals with the training necessary to integrate resilient community planning and building design strategies with civic and commercial projects located in hurricane-prone areas. In addition to discussing existing regulations, this course features best practices that may increase community shelter capacity while addressing design concerns such as sustainability, accessibility, architectural aesthetics, and regional culture. FEMA's Whole Community Approach will be reinforced throughout the course.

Course Modules:

• Infrastructure Failure
• Building Design case studies
• Community Resources and Insurance
• Zoning Code Strategies
• Building Code Regulations
• Guidelines and Best Practices
• Building Envelope Technology

• Building and Zoning Officials
• Emergency Management
• Mitigation Specialists
• Planners
• Architects
• Engineers
• Land Owners
• Building Managers

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