Hurricane Isaac in Louisiana
Subtitle: building performance observations, recommendations, and technical guidance
Publisher: U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency
Published: 2013
Place of publication: [Washington, D.C.]
Language: eng
Subjects: Hurricane Isaac, 2012; Hurricanes; Building failures
Other titles: Mitigation Assessment Team report
Description: In response to Hurricane Isaac, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) deployed a Mitigation Assessment Team (MAT) to assess damage from the hurricane and provide observations, conclusions, and recommendations on the performance of buildings and other structures affected by wind and flood forces. The MAT included representatives from FEMA Headquarters and other Federal agencies, local government officials, academia, and experts from the design and construction industry. The conclusions and recommendations of this report are intended to provide decision makers with information and technical guidance that can be used to reduce future hurricane damage.
Notes: "FEMA P-938/March 2013."

Includes bibliographical references.