Hi All. It appears hurricane Katrina may have served some good for areas that are subject to having earthquakes. Take Care…Don in creepy town

Public release date: 12-Sep-2005
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Contact: Linda Rowan
rowan@agiweb.org
703-379-2480 x228
American Geological Institute

Earthquake briefing on Capitol Hill
ALEXANDRIA, VA – About 75 million Americans in 39 states face a significant risk from a strong earthquake. Because of this significant risk, the Congressional Hazards Caucus Coalition will sponsor an earthquake hazards briefing Tuesday, September 20 at 3:00 pm, in room 2325 of the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill.
The recent Hurricane Katrina disaster highlights the importance of being prepared for and responding to natural hazards. Thus, it is imperative to prepare the public and their communities in advance to minimize the loss of life and property. The briefing will show how the public can become involved in monitoring earthquake shaking, how to design and build earthquake-resistant structures and how to protect our infrastructure, including communications, oil and gas pipelines, and water and sewage systems. The briefing will also address how to respond to an earthquake after it happens, providing information on emergency response systems and personal safety.

The Congressional Hazards Caucus Coalition Briefing will be moderated by Linda Rowan, Director of the Government Affairs Program at the American Geological Institute, and will include four speakers from a variety of organizations.

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2005-09/agi-ebo091205.php

• Earthquake Briefing On Capital Hill