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Risk Management Series FEMA 428 Primer to design safe school projects in case of terrorist attacks

Publication Year

2003

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Presents a methodology for architects, engineers, and school administrators for analysing the vulnerability of students and staff to various terrorist threats and for identifying appropriate cost-effective mitigation measures. Discusses architectural and engineering design considerations for the school site, and design considerations for the building envelope. Outlines explosive blast theory. Suggests mitigation measures for chemical, biological, and radiological (CBR) attacks. Considers the concept of safe rooms intended to resist CBR and blast threats.

Document History

Superseded by 2nd edition.

Publisher Information

Federal Emergency Management Agency

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is part of the US Department of Homeland Security.

FEMA Distribution Center
P.O. Box 2012
8231 Stayton Drive
Jessup
FEMA
USA

Website: http://www.fema.gov/
Email: FEMAWebmaster@DHS.gov
Tel: 1 800 480 2520