National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program

• USGS SESAC Annual Report
  Scientific Earthquake Studies Advisory Committee (SESAC) activities during 2008–2009 and issues relating to the participation of USGS in NEHRP. Download the report, SESAC Reports.
• November ACEHR Meeting
  The Advisory Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction (ACEHR) will hold an open meeting on November 9–10, 2010. The Meeting Notice (PDF 70KB) is available online.
• New Madrid Earthquake Scenarios Newsletter
  Visit the quarterly report for July 2010, Information about the New Madrid Earthquake Scenarios (PDF 260KB).
• WSSPC Spring 2010 eNewsletter
  The Western States Seismic Policy Council (WSSPC) eNewsletter contains overviews of recent earthquakes, new publications, upcoming deadlines, and a calendar of events, WSSPC Spring 2010 eNewsletter (PDF 410KB).
• El Mayor-Cucapah Earthquake Briefing
  EERI's new San Diego Chapter organized a Panel Discussion on the Mw 7.2, El Mayor-Cucapah Earthquake. Six videos are now online, Videos from the El Mayor-Cucapah Earthquake Briefing.
• Impact of New Madrid Seismic Zone Earthquakes
  on the Central USA
  To date, the most regionally-comprehensive earthquake impact assessment ever completed in the United States. The final report is now available, Impact of New Madrid Seismic Zone Earthquakes on the Central USA.
• Assessing American Building Codes
  The earthquakes in Haiti and Chile reinforced the importance of building codes. On June 8, 2010, experts discussed the state of seismic building codes around the country, Earthquake Code Presentations Go Live.
• Chile Earthquake Reconnaissance Meeting
  A meeting to discuss the earthquake engineering implications of the Chilean earthquake was held on June 2, 2010. The Meeting Materials are available online.
• Once Again Pushing the Envelope
  The 2009 NEHRP Recommended Seismic Provisions for New Buildings and Other Structures. Visit the entire collection of Success Stories.
• Are Earthquakes Becoming More Frequent?
  The answer is no, The Earth Holds Steady.
• EERI Chile Earthquake Clearinghouse
  The virtual clearinghouse has information on conditions and damage in Chile, Chile Earthquake Clearinghouse.
• NEHRP Clearinghouse
  A searchable database of earthquake-related publications produced with NEHRP support. Visit the NEHRP Clearinghouse and Search for Publications.
• Oregon Awards $15 Million in Seismic Grants!
  Thirteen public education buildings and eleven emergency services facilities will receive funds totaling $15 million dollars. Read the news release, $15 Million in Seismic Rehabilitation Grants Awarded (PDF 28KB).
• EERI Haiti Earthquake Clearinghouse
  The virtual clearinghouse has information on conditions and damage in Haiti, Haiti Earthquake Clearinghouse.
• Preliminary Reconnaissance of the Haiti Earthquake
  Video, slides, and photos highlighting the damage caused to the built environment from an engineering perspective. Download the preliminary report from the PEER web site, January 12, 2010 Haiti Earthquake Reports.
• NEHRP Recommended Provisions
  The 2009 Provisions (FEMA P-750) are now available online from the FEMA Library, NEHRP Recommended Seismic Provisions.
• California's Quake Alerts Get Major Upgrade
  Changes to seismic monitors will provide precious seconds to notify emergency crews and eventually the public to brace for shaking. Read the news story, California's Quake Alerts Get Major Upgrade.
• What is an Earthquake Scenario?
  An earthquake scenario is a planning tool that helps us understand earthquakes and plan for the future. For more information, visit the EERI NEHRP Scenario Project.
• Before the Disaster
  We all know "the big one" is coming. But are we ready? What will it take to make San Francisco a resilient city? Read the full SPUR report, The Resilient City—Part I.

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