Weather related events in the United States cause the federal government to issue more than 50 major disaster declarations every year. When buildings fail under these extreme conditions, disasters can cause tremendous loss of life and destruction to property. AIA architects are natural problem solvers and planners who are naturally suited to collaborate with emergency managers, assess the nature and extent of damage, and help citizens return quickly and safely to their homes.
This training is offered by the AIA Disaster Assistance Committee and is crucial for any licensed architect, engineer or inspector who wishes to be a resource to his or her community following a disaster.
The Safety Assessment Program utilizes volunteers and mutual aid resources to provide professional engineers and architects and certified building inspectors to assist local governments in safety evaluation of their built environment in an aftermath of a disaster. The program is managed by California Emergency Management Agency with cooperation from professional organizations and is recognized in many other states. SAP has been used successfully in responding to disasters, such as the Northridge, Napa, and San Simeon earthquakes in California, Hurricane Katrina in 2005, as well as at the recent 2017 Northern California Firestorm and the 2018 Thomas Fire and Debris Flow in Ventura and Santa Barbara County. Cal EMA SAP evaluators were sent to Louisiana and Mississippi to assist in building safety evaluation under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact Upon completion of this training.
All licensed architects, engineers, and inspectors will receive Cal EMA issued registration ID cards as SAP Evaluators who may be called upon to provide building safety assessment services. Attendees will receive the SAP Training Guide, as well as ATC 20-1 Field Manuals describing the methods for evaluating structures damaged by wind, water, and seismic events. Additionally, attendees will receive an in-depth overview of the AIA Disaster Assistance Program, which provides tools, training, and advocacy year-round to help AIA members and components better prepare for disaster.
Attendees will receive 8 HSW AIA learning units for attending the entire day.
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