Lori Peek, director of the Natural Hazards Center, said hundreds of thousands of schools across the United States are likely at risk for collapse or extreme damage in the event of natural disasters, such as earthquakes or severe storms. Peek is among a team of engineers, scientists and educators who put together a resource book on school structural safety for the Federal Emergency Management Agency to share with school administrators. The book, published in 2017, provides mitigation suggestions and preventive measures, along with ways to apply for funding.
