Reconstruction and Resiliency Studio, Eric Cesal, visiting from San Francisco. Washington State Disaster Preparedness and Response (DPR) AFH Seattle Chapter / AIA Washington To build a strong network of trained architects, AIA Washington and AFH Seattle partnered with the Structural Engineers Association of Washington (SEAW) ground for headquarters immediately fol- to lead Safety Assessment Preparedness lowing the event. Their rapid response, trainings throughout the state. They have existing disaster network and knowledge held a number of Safety Assessment Proof disaster response during the event was gram Trainings - led by Rachel Minnery, our new New York Regional Program invaluable to headquarters response. Manager. Rachel has trained over 100 In partnership with the American Institute architects! The chapter in collaboration of Architects (AIA) and the NYC Office with SEAW, will be hosting a combined of Emergency Management (OEM), the education event in Vancouver, WA in New York Chapter is further developing May. Check out the most recent updates their disaster response network and offer- on the WorldChanging page. ing periodic Safety Assessment Program (SAP) trainings. The goals of the program Due to the momentum provided by the are to: train local architects and build- Disaster Plan Grant to provide training ing professionals to assess structures post sessions in Western Washington state, disaster, register trained professionals to AIA Northwest & Pacific Region has SAP network, raise awareness of post-di- asked the Disaster Response Committee, saster issues, and to create a local com- in conjunction with the SEAW, to provide munity of disaster responders. Read how the New York Chapter is working to build a more resilient future in the New York area. As a means to build chapter response capacity for future disasters, an HQ-led disaster training was held for the New York Chapter on March 16th and 17th. This two-day training event was held by Architecture for Humanity’s Director of the 18
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