Improving School Natural Hazard Safety – Part I
This online engineering PDH interactive presentation delves into strategies aimed at enhancing school safety against natural hazards. It examines the vulnerabilities of school buildings and the significant effects of natural hazards on school operations, communities, and educational continuity. The presentation emphasizes methods for creating comprehensive safety frameworks, encompassing mitigation strategies, preparedness planning, and compliance with voluntary safety measures.
The presentation opens by outlining the challenges of school safety and pinpointing natural hazards like earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, and high winds. It subsequently examines the features of various natural hazards and offers advice on how to recognize them. This presentation delivers important insights into proactive strategies that bolster resilience and safeguard the well-being of students and staff.
This 1 PDH online interactive presentation is designed for school administrators, facilities managers, engineers, and emergency management professionals focused on disaster resilience and operational continuity.
This continuing education interactive presentation is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Knowing the impacts of natural hazards on school operations, buildings, and communities.
- Understanding the vulnerabilities of school buildings and their exposure to natural hazard events.
- Exploring the purpose of a comprehensive guide for reducing risks in schools.
- Familiarizing with approaches for achieving school safety, including prevention, protection, and mitigation strategies.
- Learning about the requirements and voluntary measures that enhance natural hazard safety for schools.
- Understanding the characteristics, frequency, and impacts of natural hazards such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, and high winds.
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