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Fire Damage Assessment for The media is invited to attend an AIA Damage Assessment Briefing on Wednesday, May 24, for 30-plus New Mexico architects before the architects go into the field to offer expertise free to fire victims. AIA architect and natural disaster assessment expert, Charles Harper, FAIA, of Wichita Falls, Tex., will lead the briefing. Following the training, volunteer architects will be available beginning on Thursday, May 25 to help local residents and businesses assess and mitigate the damage of the recent devastating fires The AIA Damage Assessment Briefing will be held
Architects serve a vital role following a natural disaster such as a fire. The AIA provides pro bono damage assessment to natural disaster victims and damaged communities. In Los Alamos and surrounding areas, architects will be available to examine homes, workplaces, and public spaces to: Determine whether or not they are structurally
sound Media are invited to the training session and ensuing
assessments, Contact: Mike Janes Phil Simon Please contact Mike Janes at The American Institute of Architects to arrange an interview or to request a copy of the AIA's Reporter's Guide for Disaster Coverage. Copyright 2001 The American Institute of Architects. All rights reserved. |
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