High Wind Events

Findings

Is Georgia Tech prepared for this hazard? How so?

• GT is likely well prepared, but vulnerability cannot be fully understood without detailed assessments of all campus buildings

How impactful will be this hazard be in 10 years? In 20 years?

• Extreme storms will continue to be relatively rare, but the impacts of a direct hit would be significant

​How can Georgia Tech adapt to this hazard in the next 5 to 10 years?

• Perform wind vulnerability assessments on all campus buildings

• Consider applying stricter-than-required wind resistance standards for new construction