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Reference Manual to Mitigate Potential Terrorist Attacks Against Buildings

This manual* provides guidance to the building science community of architects and engineers, to reduce physical damage to buildings, related infrastructure, and people caused by terrorist assaults. The manual presents incremental approaches that can be implemented over time to decrease the vulnerability of buildings to terrorist threats. Many of the recommendations can be implemented quickly and cost-effectively. NOTE: This publication is available free to Local and State government staff. All other interested parties must order by special request through the Government Printing Office (GPO). *The manual is currently being updated.

Document Details:

Resource Type:	Document / Report
Audience Categories:	Emergency Personnel and Managers  Design and Construction Industry  State, Local and Tribal Representatives  Planners  Hazard Mitigation Officers
Hazard Types:	Terrorism
Subjects:	Mitigation Strategies and Techniques  Infrastructure Design  Building Design  Security
Series:	Risk Management Series  -  Primer for Design of Commercial Buildings to Mitigate Terrorist Attacks Primer for Design Safe Schools Projects in Case of Terrorist Attacks Terrorism Risk Management in Buildings (Insurance, Finance, Regulation) Rapid Visual Screening for Building Security Incremental Rehabilitation to Improve Security in Buildings Incremental Seismic Rehabilitation of Hotel and Motel Buildings Communicating with Owners and Managers of New Buildings on Earthquake Risk Safe Rooms and Shelters - Protecting People Against Terrorist Attacks Incremental Seismic Rehabilitation of School Buildings (K-12) Incremental Seismic Rehabilitation of Hospital Buildings Incremental Seismic Rehabilitation of Office Buildings Incremental Seismic Rehabilitation of Multifamily Apartment Buildings Incremental Seismic Rehabilitation of Retail Buildings Using HAZUS-MH for Risk Assessment Design Guide for Improving School Safety in Earthquakes, Floods and High Winds A How-To Guide to Mitigate Potential Terrorist Attacks Against Buildings Building Design for Homeland Security Incremental Protection for Existing Commercial Buildings from Terrorist Attack Site and Urban Design for Security: Guidance against Potential Terrorist Attacks Risk Management Series Brochure Design Guide for Improving Hospital Safety in Earthquakes, Floods, and High Winds: Providing Protection to People and Buildings

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