FEMA Media Library
This report presents the findings and recommendations of the Mitigation Assessment Team (MAT) following Hurricane Ian in Florida. The report provides observations on building performance, recommendations for mitigation and resilience, and technical guidance for stakeholders.
This report provides a summary of the key observations and conclusions from the 2017 Mitigation Assessment Teams (MATs) in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands following Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. The report aims to improve disaster resistance of the built environment by providing design and construction guidance.
This report presents the findings of a mitigation assessment team (MAT) deployed to Florida in response to Hurricane Michael, which made landfall on October 10, 2018. The report provides observations on building performance during the hurricane, recommendations for improving building resilience, and technical guidance for policymakers and building professionals.
This report provides a mitigation assessment of tornadoes that occurred in April and May 2011. The report includes building performance observations, recommendations, and technical guidance. It is intended to assist building professionals and community officials in mitigating the effects of future tornadoes.
This fact sheet explains stormwater runoff and its impact on urbanized areas. It discusses the connection between surface runoff and stormwater drainage systems, and how storms are defined.
The Mitigation Assessment Team Report provides observations on the building performance during Hurricane Harvey in Texas. The report offers recommendations and technical guidance for future disaster mitigation efforts. Hurricane Harvey was a Category 4 hurricane that dropped up to 70 inches of rain, causing significant damage and flooding.