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FAST deployed from 8-12 January 2020, documenting the performance of 61 structures located in six different cities along the southwestern coast of Puerto Rico between the cities of Ponce and Mayagüez. A variety of structure types are surveyed, including residential building structures and bridge infrastructures. FAST collected perishable data through the Fulcrum app by completing damage assessment forms, recording high-resolution overall and detailed images of observed damages, and notes summarizing key observations. Fieldwork data collection is conducted according to the StEER’s FAST handbook.This project encompasses the products of StEER's Level 2 response to the Puerto Rico Earthquake from December 2019 to January 2020. The main event, a Mw 6.4 quake, occurred on January 7th, accompanied by numerous aftershocks. The governor reported one casualty and eight injuries, declaring a State of Emergency. The earthquakes damaged 10,000+ structures, collapsing 80, predominantly residential units. Infrastructure, bridges, and roads were also affected, leaving two-thirds of the island without power. Over 8,000 people were displaced to shelters, while 63,000 received assistance, with FEMA handling over 13,852 aid requests. In response, the StEER conducted a post-earthquake performance assessment from 8-12 January 2020, documenting the performance of 60 structures located in six different cities along the southwestern coast of Puerto Rico. The field data collection focused on acquiring high-resolution photographs and notes on structural performance necessary to construct detailed case studies of each structure. 

The response leveraged small, self-contained, regional FASTs deploying in phases to collect rapid assessment data using vehicle-mounted street-level panoramic imaging platforms, with select use of UAS. Routes were selected to ensure longitudinal data capture of areas previously documented for Hurricane Laura, as well as new clusters exposed to some of the Delta’s highest wind speeds to the east of landfall. 

Observing damage and documenting successful performance of buildings and other structures. Classes include residential, commercial, and power infrastructure. Methodologies include detailed damage assessments in Fulcrum, deployment of UAS for high-resolution aerial imagery, and deployment of surface-level panoramic imaging devices. Hazard indicators were also captured.