This episode is hosted by FLASH President and CEO Leslie Chapman-Henderson with guests Joseph Chappell, Outreach & Communication, Building Science Branch Planning, Safety & Building Science Division, Risk Management Directorate, FIMA, Resilience, FEMA and Dr. Pataya Scott, Civil Engineer, Earthquake and Wind Programs Branch, FIMA Resilience, FEMA.

In honor of 2023 Building Safety Month, they share insights, experiences, and practical tips as they provide us with a comprehensive understanding of the international campaign celebrated each May to raise awareness about building codes, building safety, and more.

Topics Include:

● Guest introductions

o  Dr. PatayaScott (0:29 - 1:35)

o  Joseph Chappell (1:55 - 2:52)

● What is Building Safety Month and why it is important to the homeowner, renter, and consumer? (3:19 - 6:17)

● What are building codes, and how do they protect people? (6:51 - 8:12)

● Building beyond the minimum code (8:14 - 8:47)

● Building code standards (8:51 - 11:06)

● How emergency management ties into the advancement of building codes (11:15 - 14:06)

● FEMA Building Codes Strategy (15:11 - 17:38)

● Tornado safety: shelters and saferooms (17:46 - 21:05)

● Difference between a tornado shelter and tornado saferoom (21:08 - 25:19)

● Building Safety Month wish (25:20 - 27:37  

Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH)

Leslie Chapman-Henderson

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