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Assessing the vulnerability of a facility or process to hurricane damage or disruption is an important element of responsible planning.

Analyze a structure’s ability to resist wind and storm surge loads Evaluate the ability of building cladding systems to resist wind pressures, debris impact, and rain infiltration Estimate the likelihood of the undermining of structural foundations by scour during an individual storm and over time Assess the capabilities of vital transportation and communication networks Identify critical system or process components

Understanding the adequacy of a system to meet hurricane demands enables leaders to make better decisions regarding human safety, implementing risk mitigation strategies (such as retrofitting structures, designing redundant systems, or purchasing appropriate levels of insurance), and developing operational contingencies. A successful hurricane plan will keep personnel safe, minimize physical damage to infrastructure, reduce operational down time, and add a measure of stability in what may otherwise be a time of crisis.