NSC - Post-Disaster Damage Assessments

In the wake of a disaster, and as part of the process for the individual, business, municipality, or provincial or territorial government to begin to repair and rebuild, damaged or impacted assets and infrastructures undergo a damage assessment. A damage assessment is a structured process used to identify, document, and evaluate the severity and extent of damage to assets, infrastructure, buildings, natural systems, and other resources. Post-disaster damage assessments are critical for informing...