In August 2024, Asheville, North Carolina, was significantly impacted by tropical storm Helene, a powerful storm that brought heavy rains, strong winds and widespread flooding throughout the region. Though the…
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Matheny’s Disaster Planning Expertise Helped the City of Asheville in the Aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene
While there’s no possible way to prepare for a storm of this intensity that created damage of this magnitude, there are best practices that can be implemented through the Incident Command System
Serena Locke Receives 2024 Excellence in Public Safety Award
Currently, Locke is the President of two Code Council chapters, the Oregon Permit Technicians Association and PTN, and is developing educational courses to help other Permit Techs learn and grow.
The International Code Council’s Excellence in Public Safety Award recognizes a member of the building industry who consistently demonstrates outstanding qualities, including integrity and professionalism, and represents the spirit of…
When Disaster Strikes Institute: Preparing Building Safety Professionals for the Aftermath of a Disaster
This program offers valuable instruction, hands-on activities and case studies, all designed to prepare building safety professionals to plan for, respond to and evaluate damage to our built environment after a disaster.
The safety and well-being of our communities depend on preparedness, response and an organized recovery effort. The International Code Council’s When Disaster Strikes (WDS) Institute provides essential training for those who play…
