We’re proud to host the Earthquake Country Alliance at this year’s Disasters Expo USA. They will be hosting a day-long symposium commemorating the 30th Anniversary of the Northridge Earthquake, featuring stories of Quake Heroes with lessons for today about earthquake and tsunami preparedness.
A special Earthquake Country Alliance Symposium
Join the ECA for an all-day symposium on September 5 (11am-3:45pm)f
The Earthquake Country Alliance is known for hosting and organizing two of the state’s most pivotal disaster awareness events.
Great California ShakeOut: This annual stateside drill has become one of California’s leading promotions for earthquake preparedness.
Tsunami Preparedness Week: Throughout this week the ECA shares insights and information to increase understanding of Tsunami hazards.
General Activities: The ECA’s various committees host workshops, engage with local events, and communicate with various groups to develop and share educational materials.
With this impressive yearly schedule of events and activities, we’re so thrilled that the ECA has chosen Disasters Expo USA as a platform to share its message.
See the Symposium Program below:
ECA Symposium
11.00 - 11.45
Dr. Ken Hudnut
Southern California Edison (formerly with USGS Pasadena)
The Science of the 1994 Northridge Earthquake and Innovation Since
12.00 - 12.45
Samuel Mengelkoch & Dave Norman
Structural Focus & California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
Building Damage Caused by the Northridge Quake and Resulting Design Improvements
13.00 - 13.45
Mark Benthien
Earthquake Country Alliance
Quake Heroes of Northridge & the Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety
14.00 - 14.45
Margaret Vinci
Caltech ShakeAlert
ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning for the Western States
15.00 - 15.45
Symposium Presenters
Earthquake Q&A
NORTHRIDGE 30 – STORIES OF QUAKE HEROES WITH LESSONS FOR TODAY
