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Handbook for Rapid Visual Screening of Buildings to Evaluate Terrorism Risks

Resource Record Cover Image Thumbnail - fema_455_cvr_web.jpg This manual provides guidance for building inspectors, architects and engineers on quickly and effectively determining what, if any, are the risks posed to the building by natural hazards, terrorist attacks and other threats to the building's structural integrity.


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Media Type: Print Publication (Hardcopy)
Availability: Distribution Warehouse
Language: English
FEMA Publication Number: FEMA 455

Media Type: File
Availability: Online
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Language: English
Date Published: 03/2009
FEMA Publication Number: FEMA 455
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Chapter / Section Title: Appendix A: Data Collection Form and Risk Scoring Worksheet
Chapter / Section Number: Appendix A
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Chapter / Section Title: Appendix B: Data Collection Form (Field Version)
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Chapter / Section Title: Appendix C: Risk Scoring Methodology
Chapter / Section Number: Appendix C: Risk Scoring Methodology
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Chapter / Section Title: Appendix D: Infrastructure Taxonomy
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Chapter / Section Title: Appendix E: Screener's Guide to Electronic Version of Procedure
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Chapter / Section Title: References
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Chapter / Section Title: 1. Foreword and Acknowledgements
Chapter / Section Number: 1. Foreword and Acknowledgements
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Chapter / Section Title: 2. Introduction
Chapter / Section Number: 2. Introduction
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Chapter / Section Title: 3. Performing a Rapid Visual Screening
Chapter / Section Number: 3. Performing a Rapid Visual Screening
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Chapter / Section Title: 4. Consequences Assessment
Chapter / Section Number: 4. Consequences Assessment
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Chapter / Section Title: 5. Threat Assessment
Chapter / Section Number: 5. Threat Assessment
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Chapter / Section Title: 6. Vulnerability Assessment
Chapter / Section Number: 6. Vulnerability Assessment
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Chapter / Section Title: 7. Risk Assessment Rating
Chapter / Section Number: 7. Risk Assessment Rating
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Chapter / Section Title: 8. Concept Mitigation Options
Chapter / Section Number: 8. Concept Mitigation Options
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Chapter / Section Title: 9a. Read Me First FEMA 452 & 455: Risk Assessment Database V5.0
Chapter / Section Number: 9a. Read Me First FEMA 452 & 455: Risk Assessment Database V5.0
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Chapter / Section Title: 9b. FEMA 452 &455: Risk Assessment Database V5.0
Chapter / Section Number: 9b. FEMA 452 &455: Risk Assessment Database V5.0
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Chapter / Section Title: 9c. FEMA 452 &455: Risk Assessment Database V5.0 User Guide
Chapter / Section Number: 9c
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