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The article focuses on the collapse of Building 104 at Summer Bay Resort in Clermont, Florida from a sinkhole on August 11, 2013. It discusses the eight-step crisis communications plan which include the identification of the resort's president and chief executive officer (CEO) Paul Caldwell and executive vice president Juan Barillas as company spokespersons, establishment of communications protocol, and identification of stakeholders and audiences who need to be informed, educated and updated.

The article discusses the disaster-proof architectural design of a house built for New Orleans, Louisiana, resident Leslie Archie after the impact of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

A personal narrative is presented which reveals author's experience of loosing her house in a hurricane and shifting to a new one.

The article offers an overview of important events that occurred in the art world in 2011. Particular focus is given to the art scene in the Middle East and the affect of the 2010s global economic crisis on the art world. Specific topics addressed include natural disasters affecting cultural sites, the opening of the National Museum of China, and scandals related to art forgeries. Also discussed are 2011 deaths of artists including Leonora Carrington, Lucian Freud, and Cy Twombly. INSETS: Other 2011 headlines;Gone but not forgotten.

The article presents profiles of sites at risk for natural disasters. The article suggests that Thailand is under threat of rising sea levels and may be underwater by 2100. The article suggests that Hawaii is at risk of tsunami and would benefit from buildings designed to withstand tsunamis. The article suggests that Senegal is at risk of coastal flooding. Also presented is a map showing sites at risk of natural disasters.

The article discusses Japanese architect Shigeru Ban's humanitarian projects. The article describes his use of nontraditional building materials such as paper and his efforts to improve the quality of housing following natural disasters by providing shelters for earthquake victims in Haiti, Turkey, and India. Also discussed are Ban's designs for expensive homes such as condominiums in New York City.

The article discusses architects responding to damage caused by the April 2011 tornado in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The article describes a task force of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) including James E. Grimes which assessed the structural integrity of buildings and aimed to ensure quick recovery of damage. Also discussed is the team's process of tagging unsafe structures.

The article reports on the devastation caused by a January 2010 earthquake in Haiti. Vincenzo Pugliese of the United Nations Mission in Haiti says that hundreds of thousands of home were damaged and the number of casualties is unknown. Topographical and geographical circumstances unique to Haiti which exacerbated the disaster are mentioned. INSET: Haiti's History Of Misery.

This article describes the technology requirements for managing the security systems of the Burj Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. When completed, this skyscraper will be the tallest skyscraper in the world. Access control and video surveillance systems for the Burj are discussed, in addition to its potential vulnerability to natural disasters.

The article reports on the huge destruction of an earthquake to the residents in Pakistan. It is reported that 17, 000 children died during the disaster and 10, 000 school buildings collapsed. The estimated homeless people is 3 million and around 73, 000 people were died and it is expected to rise much higher. Moreover, there are many people buried alive because of thousands of buildings collapsed. Furthermore, many aid organization helping victims like distribution of foods, tents to shelter, clothing and other basic needs of victims.

Focuses on the aftermath of the destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina on the Gulf Coast of the United States. Review of how the storm was initially predicted to be fairly modest; Discussion of the storm-devastated Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida; Suggestion that the full extent of the damage won't be known for months; Comparison of the damages to those caused by the Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004 by Biloxi, Mississippi Mayor A.J. Holloway; Suggestion that scene following the storm was apocalyptic and that the storm has brought out both the best and worst of people; Introduces a series of first hand accounts of the devastation.

The article reports on the emergency workers who help a victim after a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the northern Philippines on April 22, 2019 and the 6.4 magnitude earthquake that strikes the following day, causing buildings to collapse and resulting the death of at least 16 people.

The article discusses emergency and recovery plans of school and district leadership to address natural disasters. It outlines considerations for prevention and recovery plans including regular emergency drills, safety education, and emergency kits. Focus is given to the development of Poudre School District in northern Colorado of crisis plan, with the help of city and county emergency management offices.

Presents tips for ensuring that a home is fully insured before and after a disaster strikes. What is covered; The suggestion to purchase full replacement insurance; What contents are covered; Who will determine the value of a loss; The benefits of the Federal Emergency Management Agency sent by the President if the area is declared a disaster area.

The article reports on the different natural disasters that hit different countries worldwide. The Mount Arsenal in Costa Rica has exploded without warning which resulted to the death of 78 people and 80,000 cattle. An earthquake has occurred in Manila, Philippines, which has cracked down various luxury hotels and the collapse of several building towers. It also mentions the earthquake in Mexico, which resulted to the damage of an athletic stadium complex for the forthcoming Olympic Games.

The article reports on the effects of Hurricane Katrina on the New Orleans Cold Storage & Warehouse Co. Ltd. in New Orleans, Louisiana. The said disaster have hindered the company's expansion plan worth 22 million dollars that would include the improvement of its freezers, warehouse space expansion and additional jobs. The company have suffered 11.5 million dollars in damage and have faced problems on relocation, insurance claims and on dredging the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet.

The article offers information on the recording studio named as Malaco Studio focusing on how the studio was struck by a tornando that destroyed the place. It refers to the studio's sound engineer Kent Bruce who tried his best to save the equipment and the recordings of the studio. The article presents how the remodeling of the studio took place focusing on its layout and its design. It states that the some equipment of the studio such as microphones and compressors were spared.

Comments on the recovery of New Orleans' culture after Hurricane Katrina. Author's memories of the restaurants and music near his family home in New Orleans; View that saving the culture of New Orleans will require reviving the distinctive neighborhoods that incubate the city's music, food and atmosphere; Writings of Walker Percy and Lillian Hellman, who both knew the New Orleans neighborhoods well; Belief that New Orleans citizens have an easygoing lethargy that might lead to an authentic re-building of the city.

The ancient Greeks built structures sturdy enough to survive earthquakes, but they didn't master the art of building along the shore. Two sunken cities off the Nile delta collapsed beneath the waves because they lacked the foundations or deep pilings used today to support buildings on soft, water-saturated soil. A similar fate could befall cities such as Venice if protective measures are not taken. The Greek cities of Herakleion and Eastern Canopus, built near the vanished Canopic channel of the Nile, now lie 5 to 7 meters underwater.

Discusses how United States government policies regarding flood insurance thwart sensible behavior by making it too easy for people to live in disaster-prone areas. Why financial losses from natural disasters are growing at a rate faster than the economy itself is expanding; How a free-market approach to disaster preparedness could solve the problem; The benefits of a revamped disaster-insurance program.

Reports on the problems being experienced by Nigel Redden, director of the highly acclaimed and financially successful Spoleto Festival U.S.A. His Gaillard Auditorium in Charleston, S.C. was badly damaged by Hurricane Hugo, and the company now needs to raise $2.4 million in contributions to break even.

The article discusses the importance of disaster planning for business enterprises in the U.S. According to Matt Stevens, president of Stevens Construction Institute, companies should know the difference in their insurance policy and adjust accordingly so that they will not encounter more burden when a disaster comes. Moreover, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is offering tips for firms on how to prepare for emergency situations such as hurricanes and other disasters. INSET: Contractor Cleared of Price-Gouging Allegations.

The article offers tips on how to identify a building's strengths and weaknesses that can assist firefighters in predicting building collapse. Construction features that should be considered collapse indicators include unprotected steel columns and beams exposed to heavy fire and fire burning in an area containing lightweight wooden building components. Typical exterior wall collapse indicators include smoke showing through walls, new wall cracks and bulging walls.

The article reports on the damages inflicted by Hurricane Katrina on the Gulf Coast in the U.S. The hurricane socked the coast with a storm surge that reached at least 8 meters above high tide in some areas. Housing, utilities, business establishments, and industries were devastated in three states. However, the damage was most extensive in New Orleans, Louisiana, the most heavily populated area hit by the hurricane. As with many other cities, New Orleans was subject to the complex equation of aging infrastructure and a dwindling population. The flooding severely damaged the existing infrastructure and dramatically reducing its useful life.

The article reports on the importance of assessment of major terrorist attacks and other emergencies resulting in structural damage before entering the premises. The accurate assessment of the stability of damaged structures requires the skill, experience, training and knowledge of a certified structural engineer. He has to perform a risk analysis and to make certain calculations about the weight of material. He has to know how the loads have been redistributed after the event.

Focuses on the worst floods that swept over the whole Northeastern quarter of the U.S. Information on damages in terms of lives and property caused by the flood; Division of task of repairing roads, bridges, dams and other public property between the federal and state governments; Comments on human actions responsible for causing floods; Information on necessary measures required to stop spring floods.

Reports that some small-town libraries in Missouri and Tennessee suffered damage from tornadoes that occurred on May 4th and 5th, 2003. Extensive damage to the Cedar County Library in Stockton, Missouri; Damage to the Pierce City, Missouri library; Effects of the tornadoes on the Tennessee State Library and the Lexington Public Library.

The article discusses about the impact of covid-19 pandemic on the jobs in construction industry. Topics include testing of new materials and methods with metals and synthetic products, new products are intended to withstand natural disasters, such as earthquakes and hurricanes and 2021 could be remerging year for the construction industry.

Florence's flooding and wind destruction affected about 700,000 residential and commercial properties across North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia, according to CoreLogic's latest estimates. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Examines an assessment of the damages brought about by Hurricane Andrew. Structural intactness of buildings that complied with the South Florida Building Code; Systematic failure of assemblies; System of enforcement; Permission of architects to seal drawings; Planning to avert storm disasters.

Reports that tornadoes in March 1998 destroyed public and school libraries in the Minnesota communities of Comfrey and St. Peter. A report from John Christenson about the damage suffered by the St. Peter Library; How rebuilding efforts will be financed; Contact for a disaster relief fund set up by the Minnesota Library Association Foundation.

The article offers a brief review of the exhibition "Designing for Disaster," on view at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. from May 11, 2014 until August 2, 2015.