Summary Vulnerability Assessment
The Summary Vulnerability Assessment offers a systematic method for an experienced professional to quickly gauge vulnerabilities of a building and property to the specific threat of hurricanes and floods we are exposed to in the Gulf Coast Region. The Summary Vulnerability Assessment was developed by UTSA to assess vulnerabilities before a disaster strikes. The potentially vulnerable parts of your property are identified, measured, and documented. The outcome is identification of specific strategies and technologies to enhance resilience.
How Do the Summary Vulnerability Assessment and the RPI Tool Differ?
The RPI tool can be largely completed in under an hour by a person who has prior experience with site conditions. It shows overall strengths and weaknesses, and can be re-run to envision how a potential change would enhance the performance score. By contrast, UTSA’s Summary Vulnerability Assessment requires several days of professional time in site inspection, research and writing. Though streamlined compared to a FEMA vulnerability assessment, it does provide specific priorities to enhance resilience at the subject property. The Summary Vulnerability Assessment results in a technical report that a congregation might undertake once every 10–20 years.
Note for Users
Both the RPI and the Summary Vulnerability Assessment forms are electronic and include multiple pull-down menus for consistency of terminology. For best results, complete these forms using Excel software on an electronic device. Additionally, the RPI runs macros to calculate a numerical score and generate a visual graphic of results.
Other Helpful Tools
The Texas Historical Commission assessment is designed for the National Register nomination process. Click to download.
The National Center for Preservation Technology and Training tools are designed for post-disaster assessment.
Click to download.
Image credit: Photo of church interior by UTSA-CCS personnel.
Summary Vulnerability Assessment
The Summary Vulnerability Assessment offers a systematic method for an experienced professional to quickly assess vulnerabilities of a building and property to the specific threats of hurricanes and floods we are exposed to in the Gulf Coast Region. The Summary Vulnerability Assessment was developed by UTSA to assess vulnerabilities before a disaster strikes. The potentially vulnerable parts of your property are identified, measured, and documented. The outcome is identification of specific strategies and technologies to enhance resilience.
How Do the Summary Vulnerability Assessment and the RPI Tool Differ?
The RPI tool can be largely completed in under an hour by a person who has prior experience with site conditions. It shows overall strengths and weaknesses, and can be re-run to envision how a potential change would enhance the performance score. By contrast, UTSA’s Summary Vulnerability Assessment requires several days of professional time in site inspection, research and writing. Though streamlined compared to a FEMA vulnerability assessment, it does provide specific priorities to enhance resilience at the subject property. The Summary Vulnerability Assessment results in a technical report that a congregation might undertake once every 10–20 years.
Note for Users
Both the RPI and the Summary Vulnerability Assessment forms are electronic and include multiple pull-down menus for consistency of terminology. For best results, complete these forms using Excel software on an electronic device. Additionally, the RPI runs macros to calculate a numerical score and generate a visual graphic of results.
Other Helpful Tools
The Texas Historical Commission assessment is designed for the National Register nomination process. Click to download.
The National Center for Preservation Technology and Training tools are designed for post-disaster assessment.
Click to download.