Last October, Hurricane Helene caused unprecedented flooding in the area located east of Knoxville, TN, south of Lexington, KY, and north of Asheville, NC, impacting over 6,000 residents. As…
Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation, Resiliency
ICC Region VIII Board President Jeff Canon Leads Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts in Tennessee
Canon has helped countless people in the aftermath of the hurricane and now leads the charge to move people back into permanent homes.
How Disaster Planning 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
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…
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…
