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Publication Categories

• FEMA 736 – Catalog of FEMA Earthquake Resources
• Earthquake Publications and Tools for Individuals and Families
• Earthquake Publications and Tools for Teachers and Kids
• Earthquake Publications and Tools for Public Policy Makers and Planners
• Earthquake Publications and Tools for Seismic Design and Construction Professionals

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Individual Publications

• FEMA 68 – Earthquake Insurance: A Public Policy Dilemma
• FEMA 74 – Reducing the Risks of Nonstructural Earthquake Damage A Practical Guide. Third Edition 
• FEMA 83 – Seismic Considerations for Communities at Risk 
• FEMA 84 – Societal Implications: Selected Readings
• FEMA 99 – Non-Technical Explanation of the 1994 NEHRP Recommended Provisions 
• FEMA 149 – Seismic Considerations Elementary and Secondary Schools 
• FEMA 150 – Seismic Considerations Health Care Facilities
• FEMA 154 – Rapid Visual Screening of Buildings for Potential Seismic Hazards A Handbook. Second Edition 
• FEMA 154 cd – Rapid Visual Screening of Buildings for Potential Seismic Hazards A Handbook. Second Edition 
• FEMA 155 – Rapid Visual Screening of Buildings for Potential Seismic Hazards Supporting Documentation. Second Edition 
• FEMA 156 – Typical Costs for Seismic Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings. Volume 1 Summary. Second Edition 
• FEMA 157 – Typical Costs for Seismic Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings. Volume 2: Supporting Documentation. Second Edition
• FEMA 159 – Tremor Troop Earthquakes – A Teacher's Package for K-6. Revised Edition
• FEMA 172 – NEHRP Handbook of Techniques for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings
• FEMA 173 – Establishing Programs and Priorities for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings: Supporting Report
• FEMA 174 – Establishing Programs and Priorities for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings: Handbook 
• FEMA 176- Estimating Losses From Future Earthquakes Panel Report (A Non-Technical Summary)
• FEMA 177 – Estimating Losses From Future Earthquakes (Panel Report and Technical Background)
• FEMA 182 – Landslide Loss Reduction A Guide for State and Local Government Planning 
• FEMA 198 – Financial Incentives for Seismic Rehabilitation of Hazardous Buildings – An Agenda for Action. Volume 1: Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations [hardcopy only]
• FEMA 199 – Financial Incentives for Seismic Rehabilitation of Hazardous Buildings – An Agenda for Action. Volume 2: State and Local Case Studies and Recommendations [hardcopy only]
• FEMA 200 – Loss-Reduction Provisions of a Federal Earthquake Insurance Program: Final Report
• FEMA 201 – Loss-Reduction Provisions of a Federal Earthquake Insurance Program: Final Report Summary
• FEMA 202 – Earthquake Resistant Construction of Electric Transmission and Telecommunication Facilities Serving the Federal Government
• FEMA 213 – Answers to Questions About Substantially Damaged Buildings
• FEMA 216 – Financial Incentives for Seismic Rehabilitation of Hazardous Buildings – An Agenda for Action. Volume 3: Applications Workshops
• FEMA 221 – Collocation Impacts on the Vulnerability of Lifelines during Earthquakes with Applications to the Cajon Pass, California: Study Overview 
• FEMA 224 – Seismic Vulnerability and Impact of Disruption of Lifelines in the Conterminous United States 
• FEMA 225 – Inventory of Lifelines in the Cajon Pass, California 
• FEMA 226 – Collocation Impacts on the Vulnerability of Lifelines during Earthquakes with Applications to the Cajon Pass, California
• FEMA 232 – Homebuilders' Guide to Earthquake-Resistant Design and Construction 
• FEMA 233 – Earthquake Resistant Construction of Gas and Liquid Fuel Pipeline Systems Serving or Regulated by the Federal Government 
• FEMA 237 – Development of Guidelines for Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings – Phase 1: Issues Identification and Resolution 
• FEMA 240 – Earthquake Preparedness: What Every Child Care Provider Needs to Know
• FEMA 253 – Seismic Sleuths Earthquakes—A Teacher's Package for Grades 7-12
• FEMA 254 – Seismic Retrofit Incentive Programs: A Handbook for Local Governments
• FEMA 255 – Seismic Rehabilitation of Federal Buildings A Benefit-Cost Model. Volume 1 A User’s Manual 
• FEMA 256 – Seismic Rehabilitation of Federal Buildings A Benefit-Cost Model. Volume 2 Supporting Documentation 
• FEMA 266 – Creating a Seismic Safety Advisory Board: A Guide to Earthquake Risk Management
• FEMA 271 – Plan for Developing and Adopting Seismic Design Guidelines and Standards for Lifelines
• FEMA 275 – Planning for Seismic Rehabilitation Societal Issues 
• FEMA 276 – Example Applications of the NEHRP Guidelines for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings 
• FEMA 288 – Background Reports Metallurgy, Fracture Mechanics, Welding, Moment Connections and Frame System Behavior [hardcopy only]
• FEMA 306 – Evaluation of Earthquake Damaged Concrete and Masonry Wall Buildings Basic Procedures Manual 
• FEMA 307 – Evaluation of Earthquake Damaged Concrete and Masonry Wall Buildings Technical Resources 
• FEMA 308 – The Repair of Earthquake Damaged Concrete and Masonry Wall Buildings 
• FEMA 313 – Promoting the Adoption and Enforcement of Seismic Building Codes: A Guidebook for State Earthquake and Mitigation Managers
• FEMA 315- Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings Strategic Plan 2005 
• FEMA 343 – Case Studies An Assessment of the NEHRP Guidelines for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings 
• FEMA 349 – Action Plan for Performance Based Seismic Design 
• FEMA 350 – Recommended Seismic Design Criteria for New Steel Moment-Frame Buildings 
• FEMA 351 – Recommended Seismic Evaluation and Upgrade Criteria for Existing Welded Steel Moment-Frame Buildings 
• FEMA 352 – Recommended Post-Earthquake Evaluation and Repair Criteria for Welded Steel Moment-Frame Buildings 
• FEMA 353 – Recommended Specifications and Quality Assurance Guidelines for Steel Moment-Frame Construction for Seismic Applications
• FEMA 354 – A Policy Guide to Steel Moment-Frame Construction 
• FEMA 355 – Seismic Design Criteria for Steel Moment-Frame Structures 
• FEMA 356 – Prestandard and Commentary for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings 
• FEMA 357 – Global Topics Report on the Prestandard and Commentary for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings
• FEMA 366 – HAZUS-MH Estimated Annualized Earthquake Losses for the United States
• FEMA 371 – Earthquake Hazard Mitigation for Utility Lifeline Systems 
• FEMA 383 – Expanding and using knowledge to reduce EQ losses Strategic Plan 01-05 
• FEMA 389 – Communicating with Owners and Managers of New Buildings on Earthquake Risk 
• FEMA 395 – Incremental Seismic Rehabilitation of School Buildings (K-12) Providing Protection to People and Buildings 
• FEMA 396 – Incremental Seismic Rehabilitation of Hospital Buildings Providing Protection to People and Buildings
• FEMA 397 – Incremental Seismic Rehabilitation of Office Buildings Providing Protection to People and Buildings 
• FEMA 398 – Incremental Seismic Rehabilitation of Multifamily Apartment Buildings: Providing Protection to People and Buildings
• FEMA 399 – Incremental Seismic Rehabilitation of Retail Buildings Providing Protection to People and Buildings 
• FEMA 400 – Incremental Seismic Rehabilitation of Hotel and Motel Buildings 
• FEMA 412 – Installing Seismic Restraints for Mechanical Equipment 
• FEMA 413 – Installing Seismic Restraints for Electrical Equipment
• FEMA 414 – Installing Seismic Restraints for Duct and Pipe 
• FEMA 424 – Design Guide for Improving School Safety in Earthquakes, Floods and High Winds 
• FEMA 432 – Partners in Earthquake Mitigation 
• FEMA 440 – Improvement of Nonlinear Static Seismic Analysis Procedures 
• FEMA 445 – Next-Generation Performance-Based Seismic Design Guidelines Program Plan for New and Existing Buildings 
• FEMA 450 – NEHRP Recommended Provisions and Commentary for Seismic Regulations for New Buildings and Other Structures. 2003 Edition
• FEMA 451 – NEHRP Recommended Provisions Design Examples 
• FEMA 451B – NEHRP Recommended Provisions for New Buildings and Other Structures: Training and Instructional Materials
• FEMA 454 – Designing for Earthquakes: A Manual for Architects 
• FEMA 460 – Seismic Considerations for Steel Storage Racks Located in Areas Accessible to the Public
• FEMA 461 – Interim Testing Protocols for Determining the Seismic Performance Characteristics of Structural and Nonstructural Components 
• FEMA 474 – Promoting Seismic Safety Guidance for Advocates 
• FEMA 526 – Earthquake Safety Checklist 
• FEMA 527 – Earthquake Safety Activities for Children and Teachers 
• FEMA 528 – Earthquake Home Hazard Hunt Poster 
• FEMA 529 – Drop, Cover, and Hold Poster 
• FEMA 530 – Earthquake Safety Guide for Homeowners 
• FEMA 531 – The Adventures of Terry the Turtle and Gracie the Wonder Dog, Grades 3-6 
• FEMA 547 – Techniques for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings
• FEMA 577 – Design Guide for Improving Hospital Safety in Earthquakes, Floods, and High Winds: Providing Protection to People and Buildings
• FEMA P-420 – Engineering Guideline for Incremental Seismic Rehabilitation
• FEMA P440A – Effects of Strength and Stiffness Degradation on Seismic Response
• FEMA P646 – Guidelines for Design of Structures for Vertical Evacuation from Tsunamis
• FEMA P646A – Vertical Evacuation from Tsunamis: A Guide for Community Officials
• FEMA P695 – Quantification of Building Seismic Performance Factors
• FEMA P-710CD – Earthquake Publications for Teachers and Kids
• FEMA P-711CD – Earthquake Publications for Individuals and Homeowners
• FEMA P-712CD – Earthquake Publications for Community Planners and Public Policy Makers
• FEMA P-750 – NEHRP Recommended Seismic Provisions for New Buildings and Other Structures. 2009 Edition
• FEMA P-774 – Unreinforced Masonry Buildings and Earthquakes: Developing Successful Risk Reduction Programs

 

Last Modified: Friday, 22-Oct-2010 20:56:56 EDT

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