Assessment of school buildings for seismic vulnerability

Authorities in the Dominican Republic are undertaking a comprehensive evaluation of approximately 8,000 educational infrastructures to assess their structural safety. The initiative specifically targets around 6,000 school facilities that were constructed prior to the implementation of the official seismic code.

Many of the targeted buildings were erected without prior soil studies, leaving them potentially vulnerable to earthquakes. This nationwide assessment aims to identify structural risks and ensure the safety of students and staff across the educational network.