Architects Issue Statement On Hurricane Sandy Aftermath and Recovery
Posted
10/31/2012
The American Institute of Architects today issued the
following statement with regard to the assessment and recovery
efforts in the wake of Hurricane Sandy's impact. AIA President Jeff
Potter, FAIA states:
"To the many communities in Hurricane Sandy's path, members of the
AIA and the AIA National Disaster Assistance Committee send our
hopes for their safety. The AIA will work closely with our
colleagues, as we have following other severe weather events, to
assist local communities in their recovery efforts.
"Through our network of chapters, we are beginning to assess the
damage to communities in the Northwest and Midwest regions. Now
that the storm is passing, we will formulate plans to assist
architects there in evaluating the building damage caused by the
storm and map a path to recovery.
"Meanwhile, experienced disaster responders with the AIA have
resources to help prepare architects for this important role. Visit
our web page to get an overview of the AIA Disaster Response
Program: http://www.aia.org/disasterresponse.
"A commitment to public service is a core value of our profession.
We intend to live up to that value in the hours and days ahead as
we prepare to assist the communities hit by Hurricane
Sandy."
Anyone wishing to donate to the recovery effort should consider
making a contribution to our partners, Architecture for Humanity www.architectureforhumanity.org.
The AIA and Architecture for Humanity have a strategic partnership
to coordinate advocacy, education, and training that helps
architects make effective contributions to communities preparing
for, responding to, and rebuilding after
disaster.