Abstract: This paper provides an accounting of where and when mitigation and recovery investments have occurred in Louisiana, thereby generating a mitigation investment portfolio for the state. An exploratory data analysis of FEMA ...

Abstract: Wind hazards are responsible for the majority of hazard losses in the United States; however, little customized information is available to provide actionable information to homeowners to support individual mitigation ...

Abstract: This paper explores the importance of a holistic, multihazard understanding of building and community performance by discussing the interplay of mitigation practices, insurance coverage, engineering and building codes, and ...

Abstract: Some initiatives that are intended to mitigate extreme flood events do not fully consider the impact of less catastrophic but more commonly occurring wind-induced damage, which is a significant issue particularly in regions ...

Abstract: This paper demonstrates the importance of limitation of liability clauses for many engineering services agreements. Engineers, engineering firms, and clients often negotiate extensively over the specific terms of the ...

Abstract: Widespread destruction from large-scale disasters results in lengthy and costly recovery of damaged infrastructure and communities, with societal and economic impacts persisting many years after a hazard event. Robust and ...

Abstract: Missing building attributes are problematic for development of data-based fragility models. Relative to other disciplines, the application of imputation techniques is limited in the field of engineering. Current imputation ...