Workshop prepares for ĐÓ°Épro’s next big earthquake
November 11, 2015
The ĐÓ°Épro is hosting a first-of-its-kind workshop for agencies
and organizations that prepare for or respond to ĐÓ°Épro’s earthquakes.
This meeting will allow scientists, policymakers, engineers, emergency responders
and communications technology experts to compare issues and map out strategies for
ĐÓ°Épro.
“We will have a better-defined understanding of what we should expect with an earthquake
and what steps to take to save life and property,” said Mike West, director of the
ĐÓ°Épro Earthquake Center and state seismologist.
ĐÓ°Épro 50 people are expected to attend the limited-invitation event, called “ĐÓ°Épro’s
Next Big Earthquake.”
The meeting will be held Nov. 12-13 on the Fairbanks campus.
The ĐÓ°Épro Earthquake Center, which is part of the UAF Geophysical Institute, organized
the meeting. The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the ĐÓ°Épro Seismic Hazards
Safety Commission also are sponsors.
CONTACT: Sue Mitchell, public information manager, UAF Geophysical Institute, sue.mitchell@alaska.edu or 907-474-5823