![]() It sets forth the MAT performance assessments of structures affected by the tornadoes, investigations of safe room and storm shelter performance, and documented lessons learned to help mitigate the loss of life and damage to buildings from future tornado events. The MAT report is titled FEMA P-908, Mitigation Assessment Team Report – Spring 2011 Tornadoes: April 25-28 and May 22 Building Performance Observations, Recommendations, and Technical Guidance (May 2012). Less than a month later, a powerful 0.75-mile-wide tornado struck Joplin, MO, destroying thousands of homes FEMA once again deployed the MAT, on June 1, 2011, to assess the tornado damage in Joplin. In response to this devastation, the FEMA Building Science Branch of the Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration (FIMA) deployed a Mitigation Assessment Team (MAT) to Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee on to assess the damage caused by tornadoes occurring April 25 through April 28, 2011. This report is also dedicated to the families, friends, and communities suffering from their loss. ![]() The Spring 2011 Tornado MAT Report is dedicated to the memory of the victims of the April 25–28, 2011 tornadoes in the southeastern United States and the tornado that struck Joplin, Missouri. ![]() Today on the one year anniversary of the tragic Joplin, Missouri tornado, FEMA is pleased to release publication P-908. By using a dome, we are able to build a much larger facility on the budget that was provided,” Cooper said.Release of FEMA P-908 - 2011 Tornado MAT Report “Depending on the needs, I would strongly recommend the dome concept. That level of protection plus cost effectiveness are two advantages of domes as safe shelters. Many didn’t realize how aggressive the storm was because they couldn’t hear the wind or feel the structure move, Cooper said. The first time, a tornado warning was issued with a minor touchdown two miles away approximately 1,000 citizens and students sought shelter in the gym and passed the time shooting hoops. Since its completion the gym has been used as a safe shelter three times. It was not a must that we build the gym we just had the opportunity to build a very large facility that would serve the essential purpose of community protection, while at the same time giving our students and athletes a great place for competition and for physical-education classes,” Cooper said. “The building of the gym was more of a luxury. The district further capitalized on the safe shelter by having it finished as a gymnasium. According to Cooper, the Webb City High School gym is one of the largest safe shelters in the state. Under Cooper’s leadership, the district applied for and received seven FEMA grants to offset costs for seven shelters, four of which are available for community use. Kevin Cooper, Webb City R-VII School District assistant superintendent. Prior to our construction, our town had no place to go in the event of dangerous weather,” said Dr. In addition to the massive tornado in Joplin, we have also seen deadly storms in many neighboring communities. ![]() “With the Joplin tornado in 2011, we felt the need to construct shelters that would not only protect our students, but also our entire community. When planning, the district’s first priority was the protection of students and staff, but including the community was also a must. Whenever the storm siren starts shrieking, 2,600 people can now seek shelter within the gym. Webb City is a five-minute drive from Joplin, and in July 2014, Dome Technology completed the safe shelter that meets ICC-500 specifications. One example is the Webb City High School gymnasium that acts as a community safe shelter available 24/7 and hosts sporting events in the meantime. The bad news is that dangerous storms will no doubt affect Missouri again the good news is Joplin and nearby areas have been reconstructing with increased safety in mind. tornado in 68 years, claiming 158 lives and generating $2.8 billion in damages as wind speeds exceeded 200 mph. On May 22, 2011, an EF5 tornado ripped through Joplin, Missouri, earning the dubious title of deadliest U.S. ![]()
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