Be Proactive: Prepare Before Disasters Happen - AIA - East Bay Chapter

Be Proactive: Prepare Before Disasters Happen

Don’t wait until disaster strikes to get involved! Here’s how you can support your community:

  • A Designer’s Guide to Navigating FEMA Programs: Learn how to harness FEMA’s funding and mitigation programs to support resilient communities.
  • AIA’s Disaster Assistance HandbookLearn how architects can engage in all phases of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
  • Get SAP trainingBecome certified to assess building safety after disasters. Sign up for our next training.
  • Resilient design resources: Integrate resilience into your projects to protect communities from future disasters.
  • Advocate for better codes: Work with your chapter to promote stronger building codes and land-use policies that reduce disaster risk.
  • Get involved in preparedness: Contact your state disaster coordinator to contribute to disaster preparedness efforts.
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