More information will be posted as soon as possible...

4/10/2010: We had a great Workshop that included a web based simulcast thanks to Microsoft and Live Meeting.  If you joined us via the web, you were able to participate and make comments right along with the rest of those in attendance.  I hope you were able to join us. If not, I have attached some quick summary notes from the meeting.   

Our next workshop will be around May 8, 2010 and will include a workshop on existing building assessment.  Task Force member Tom McClusky is a structural engineer and an ATC-20 trainer.  ATC-20 is the guideline for field assessment of structures after an earth quake.  This workshop is recommended for both architects and structural engineers, particularly those planning on traveling to Haiti to assist in the relief effort.

Sample Designs provided by Mark Taylor: One x One Design

Projects: 

·         Initial Assessment:

o   Structural engineers  with seismic expertise to assess the safety of remaining school facilities

o   Volunteers to assist with the clean-up efforts

·         Schools that can be repaired will need:

o   Project Managers to manage project funds and provide project oversight

o   Architects and Engineers to provide design solutions

o   Contractors to make the needed repairs

o   Fund raisers to identify and secure resources

·         Facilities that cannot be repaired will need:

o   Project Managers to manage the project funds and provide project oversight

o   Contractors to help with the demolition and cleanup

o   Educational Facility Planners, Architects, and Engineers with seismic experience to plan and design replacement facilities

o   Fund raisers to identify and secure resources