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• HAZUS-MH for Decision Makers-A Free Training Seminar

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  "A free training seminar, HAZUS-MH for Decision Makers, is available for viewing at any time on the ESRI Virtual Campus web site. This seminar is to help the user community to have a better understanding of the capabilities of HAZUS-MH. HAZUS-MH, developed by FEMA, is designed to support the ongoing disaster response needs of communities as well as meet the risk assessment requirements of programs such as the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000. The application's variety of options is useful to a wide range of individuals and organizations, providing tools to both novice users with limited knowledge of hazard analysis as well as advanced users with expertise in the area. HAZUS-MH for Decision Makers provides an overview of HAZUS-MH capabilities for anyone interested in preparing for and dealing with natural disasters, including elected officials, planners, public health and public safety, engineering and economic development departments, academics, and insurance and utility representatives. The seminar demonstrates the application's flood, earthquake, and hurricane models and discusses the types of analysis options and output formats that can be derived from each model."

  United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

  2006-02
• Justification for a new proposed categorical exclusion for emergency stabilization activities performed by the Bureau of Land Management as a result of wildfires, floods, weather events, earthquakes, or landslips.

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  The purpose of this document is to explain the basis for enabling the Bureau of Land Management (Bureau) to establish a categorical exclusion (CX) as defined by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for emergency stabilization activities following wildfires, floods, weather events, earthquakes, or landslips.

  United States. Department of the Interior

  2006-01-24?
• Community Rating System Credit for Mitigation of Tsunami Hazards

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  "A tsunami is a series of long waves generated by a sudden displacement of a large volume of water. Tsunamis are triggered by submarine earthquakes, submarine volcanic eruptions, underwater landslides or slumps of large volumes of earth, meteor impacts, and even onshore slope failures that fall into the ocean or a bay. Tsunamis are typically classified as either local or distant. Locally generated tsunamis have minimal warning times and may be accompanied by damage resulting from the triggering earthquake such as ground shaking, surface faulting, liquefaction, or landslides. This leaves few options except to run to high ground. Distant tsunamis may travel for hours before striking a coastline giving the community a chance to implement evacuation plans. In the open ocean, a tsunami may be only a few inches or feet high but can travel with speeds approaching 1000 kilometers (about 600 miles) per hour. As a tsunami enters the shoaling waters near a coastline, its speed diminishes, its wavelength decreases, and its height increases greatly. However, the first wave usually is not the largest. Several larger and more destructive waves often follow the first one. The configuration of the coastline, the shape of the ocean floor, and the characteristics of advancing waves play important roles in the destructiveness of the waves. Offshore canyons can focus tsunami wave energy and islands can filter the energy. The orientation of the coastline determines whether the waves strike head-on or are refracted from other parts of the coastline."

  United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

  2006
• Volcano and Earthquake Monitoring Plan for the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, 2006-2015

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  "To provide Yellowstone National Park (YNP) and its surrounding communities with a modern, comprehensive system for volcano and earthquake monitoring, the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory (YVO) has developed a monitoring plan for the period 2006--2015. Such a plan is needed so that YVO can provide timely information during seismic, volcanic, and hydrothermal crises and can anticipate hazardous events before they occur. The monitoring network will also provide high-quality data for scientific study and interpretation of one of the largest active volcanic systems in the world. Among the needs of the observatory are to upgrade its seismograph network to modern standards and to add five new seismograph stations in areas of the park that currently lack adequate station density. In cooperation with the National Science Foundation (NSF) and its Plate Boundary Observatory Program (PBO), YVO seeks to install five borehole strainmeters and two tilt-meters to measure crustal movements. The boreholes would be located in developed areas close to existing infrastructure and away from sensitive geothermal features. In conjunction with the park's geothermal monitoring program, installation of new stream gages, and gas-measuring instruments will allow YVO to compare geophysical phenomena, such as earthquakes and ground motions, to hydrothermal events, such as anomalous water and gas discharge. In addition, YVO seeks to characterize the behavior of geyser basins, both to detect any precursors to hydrothermal explosions and to monitor earthquakes related to fluid movements that are difficult to detect with the current monitoring system. Finally, a monitoring network consists not solely of instruments, but requires also a secure system for real-time transmission of data. The current telemetry system is vulnerable to failures that could jeopardize data transmission out of Yellowstone. Future advances in monitoring technologies must be accompanied by improvements in the infrastructure for data transmission. Overall, our strategy is to (1) maximize our ability to provide rapid assessments of changing conditions to ensure public safety, (2) minimize environmental and visual impact, and (3) install instrumentation in developed areas."

  Geological Survey (U.S.)

  Yellowstone Volcano Observatory

  2006
• Serial No. 109-49: How Do We Ensure a Robust Federal Response to a Catastrophic Earthquake in the New Madrid Region? Field Hearing before the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, United States, House of Representatives, One Hundred Ninth Congress, Second Session, February 24, 2006

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  From the opening statement of Bill Shuster: "We are meeting this morning to receive State and local input for improving emergency management capabilities and readiness at the Federal, State, and local levels. Hurricane Katrina revealed problems in the emergency management system at all levels of government that have to be addressed- and you have a role in guiding the efforts to fix those problems-after all, you are the end users. Unfortunately, this hasn't always been a collaborative process. Too often the Federal Government has failed to take into account your views. There has never been a greater need for your professional advice and expertise. We have to get this right, and we need your help to do it. Like Hurricane Katrina, a catastrophic disaster in the New Madrid region would destroy the infrastructure, leave tens of thousands homeless and paralyze the region. The New Madrid 'seismatic' region stretches from Arkansas, Mississippi, north through Tennessee, Missouri, Kentucky, and Illinois. Since 1974, over 4,000 earthquakes, most too small to notice, have been recorded. The large metropolitan areas of Mississippi, Tennessee, and St. Louis, Missouri are located in the New Madrid region. Because this region lacks widespread seismatic building codes, it is estimated that a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in the region will cause a direct economic loss of over 70 billion and the destruction of over 60 percent of the buildings in the region. Without reforms to the current emergency management system, we will have another disorganized Federal response like that in the gulf coast." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: William C. Burke, Michael S. Pawlowski, Ronald Reynolds, Eugene Schweig, James Talent, Betty Van Uum, and Jim Wilkinson.

  United States. Government Printing Office

  2006
• Serial No. 109-48: The Big One: How Do We Ensure a Robust Federal Response to a Catastrophic Earthquake in the Los Angeles Region? Field Hearing before the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives, One Hundred Ninth Congress, Second Session, February 23, 2006

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  From the opening statement of Bill Shuster: "Because of the great risk California faces for both natural disasters and terrorism, you have ensured that we focus on California as we look to improve state and local readiness and capabilities. I know you have a strong interest in preventing a disorganized federal response to a catastrophic earthquake in California, and we welcome your participation in today's hearing[...]We are meeting this morning to receive state and local input for improving the emergency management capabilities and readiness at the federal, state, and local levels. Hurricane Katrina revealed problems in the emergency management system at all levels of government that have to be addressed, and you have a role in guiding the efforts to fix these problems. Unfortunately, this hasn't always been a collaborative process. Too often, the federal government has failed to take into account your views. There has never been a greater need for your professional advice and expertise. We have to get this right, and we need your help to do it. Like Hurricane Katrina, a catastrophic earthquake in Southern California could paralyze the region, destroy the infrastructure, and leave tens of thousands homeless. With over 300 faults, Southern California is at great risk for a catastrophic earthquake. Models of a 7.5 earthquake in the Los Angeles basin predict over 18,000 dead, a quarter of a trillion dollars in losses, and 300,000 left homeless. These predictions dwarf losses from the 1994 Northridge earthquake. Without reforms to the current emergency management system, we will have another uncoordinated federal response like that in the Gulf Coast." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Ann-Marie Hayashi, Lucille M. Jones, Henry Renteria, and Ellis M. Stanley.

  United States. Government Printing Office

  2006
• Historical Research in the Loma Prieta Area

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  This document is a compilation of reports based on an analysis of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. It compares the 1906 earthquake to the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake and other earthquakes in the San Francisco Bay Area. LLIS Core Capability: 1989: Loma Prieta, CA Earthquake

  Geological Survey (U.S.)

  2006-01-01?
• Standard Test Course for Urban Search and Rescue Robots

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  The Intelligent Systems Division of the National, Institute of Standards and Technology is, researching how to measure the performance of, intelligent systems. One approach being, investigated is the use of test courses for, evaluating autonomous mobile robots operating in, an urban search and rescue scenario. Urban, search and rescue is an excellent candidate for, deploying robots, since it is an extremely, hazardous task. Urban Search and Rescue, (USAR) refers to rescue activities in collapsed, building or man-made structures after a, catastrophic event, such as an earthquake or a, bombing. LLIS Core Capability: Search and Rescue

  National Institute of Standards and Technology (U.S.)

  Jacoff, Adam; Messina, E. R. (Elena R.); Evans, John

  2006-01-01?
• South Asia Earthquake: Impact and Humanitarian Response, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific of the Committee on International Relations, House of Representatives, One Hundred Ninth Congress, First Session, October 20, 2005

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  This is the October 20, 2005 hearing titled "South Asia Earthquake: Impact and Humanitarian Response" held before the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific of the U.S. House Committee on International Relations. From the opening statement of James A. Leach: "The subject of our hearing this afternoon is the United States and international response to the catastrophic earthquake that devastated much of Pakistan and parts of India on October 8th. All Americans are united in expressing their condolences to the families of the victims of this tragedy. The case for prompt humanitarian assistance to the many thousands throughout the region affected by this calamity is compelling. As our witnesses will describe in more detail, aftershocks continue to traumatize the beleaguered populace in the affected Himalayan areas of India and Pakistan. Meanwhile, courageous efforts to provide humanitarian assistance have been hampered by the daunting terrain and the onset of the Himalayan winter, as well as the damage wrought to transportation and related infrastructure. To date, India has recorded approximately 1,400 fatalities, and the Government of Pakistan has confirmed approximately 50,000 deaths, while local officials suggest that the final figures may be substantially higher. Tens of thousands of people were injured in the quake zone, the vast majority of them in Pakistan-controlled areas of Kashmir. While there are many pressing humanitarian needs around the globe, the importance of providing immediate shelter, food, and healthcare to the victims of this disaster must be considered an urgent, international priority." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Christina B. Rocca, Michael E. Hess, Peter F. Verga, James A. Leach, and Eni F.H. Faleomavaega.

  United States. Government Printing Office

  2006
• Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans: A Flooded City, A Chaotic Response, Hearing Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, One Hundred Ninth Congress, First Session, October 20, 2005

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  From the opening statement of Susan M. Collins: "Today we will hear from the first FEMA employee who was on the ground in New Orleans immediately before, during, and after Hurricane Katrina. Marty Bahamonde is a career employee at FEMA who has responded to numerous natural disasters, including hurricanes in Florida and the massive earthquake in Iran in 2003. […] Contrary to former FEMA Director Michael Brown's testimony before the House Select Committee, Mr. Bahamonde told us that he was the only FEMA official in the area before and during the hurricane. […] Within FEMA itself, there was a failure to coordinate effectively. Mr. Bahamonde tried desperately to fill the void created by poor planning and a sluggish response. His accounts from the scene, some of which are preserved in E-mail messages, describe heroic efforts of FEMA employees deployed to the Superdome after the hurricane. But his E-mails also describe a complete disconnect between senior officials and the reality of the situation on the ground. Mr. Bahamonde wrote a poignant message on Saturday, September 3, in which he saluted the work of many FEMA employees, but also stated, 'The leadership from top down in our agency is unprepared and out of touch.' […] The information that he is providing this Committee will help us probe and better understand many troubling questions, such as how exactly did local, State, and Federal Governments react during the 16 hours between the report of the break in the levee and the time that the flood waters reached the Superdome. As the Committees investigation proceeds, we will examine further why critical information provided by Mr. Bahamonde was either discounted, misunderstood, or simply not acted upon." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Susan M. Collins, Joseph I. Lieberman, John W. Warner, Carl Levin, Mark Dayton, Daniel K. Akaka, Mark Pryor, Frank Lautenberg, Thomas R. Carper, and Marty Bahamonde.

  United States. Government Printing Office

  2006
• Earthquake in South Asia: Humanitarian Assistance and Relief Operations [December 12, 2005]

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  "On October 8, 2005, a powerful earthquake struck northern Pakistan and India, killing at least 74,500 people and injuring over 130,000 more. The earthquake damaged the homes of as many as three million people, forcing many of them to search for alternative means of shelter. The full extent of the destruction remains unknown because government authorities and relief organizations continue to have difficulty accessing some remote locations. As of the date of this report, the United States government (USG) has pledged $410 million toward the relief effort, almost all of it to assisting Pakistan, which remains a key U.S. ally in the war against terror. So far, about 35% of this pledge has been committed. Because of the heavy USG military and development presence in neighboring Afghanistan, the logistics of bringing resources into Pakistan has been relatively straightforward. The USG, Government of Pakistan, and NATO, among others, are operating daily relief flights to ferry supplies, personnel, and victims to and from the region."

  Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

  Margesson, Rhoda; Kronenfeld, Daniel

  2005-12-12
• Tsunami Risk Reduction for the United States: A Framework for Action

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  "Following the Indian Ocean tsunami on December 26, 2004, the President moved to protect lives and property by launching an initiative to improve domestic tsunami warning capabilities. This plan, developed under the auspices of the National Science and Technology Council, places the President's initiative in the context of a broad national effort of tsunami risk reduction and United States participation in international efforts to reduce tsunami risk worldwide. Although the frequency of damaging tsunami in the United States is low compared to many other natural hazards, the Indian Ocean event was a reminder that the impacts can be extremely high. Recognizing the potential geographic links to other hazards such as hurricanes, volcanoes, and earthquakes, the framework for tsunami risk reduction incorporates an all-hazards approach and builds upon existing hazard programs."

  National Science and Technology Council (U.S.)

  2005-12
• Landslide Hazards-A National Threat

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  "Landslides occur and can cause damage in all 50 States. Severe storms, earthquakes, volcanic activity, coastal wave attack, and wildfires can cause widespread slope instability. Landslide danger may be high even as emergency personnel are providing rescue and recovery services. To address landslide hazards, several questions must be considered: Where and when will landslides occur? How big will the landslides be? How fast and how far will they move? What areas will the landslides affect or damage? How frequently do landslides occur in a given area? Answers to these questions are needed to make accurate landslide hazard maps and forecasts of landslide occurrence, and to provide information on how to avoid or mitigate landslide impacts. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) develops methods to answer these questions to help protect U.S. communities from the dangers of landslides."

  United States. Department of the Interior; Geological Survey (U.S.)

  2005-12
• Science and Technology Lessons Learned from the December 26, 2004 Indian Ocean Disaster: Interim Report of the Subcommittee on Disaster Reduction

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  This report discusses lessons learned from the 2003 Indian Ocean Tsunami disaster. The report conludes that the "low probability, high impact threat posed by tsunamis and great (highly disastrous) earthquakes must be addressed at the local, regional, national and international levels. As with any major hazard, measures taken to reduce the threat of tsunamis and earthquakes must be adopted as part of a comprehensive all-hazards plan to address the risks and vulnerabilities of the community. The risk to life and property will be reduced with enhanced risk assessment; improved detection, forecast and warning systems in all oceans; and effective warnings used appropriately by individuals and emergency responders. All of these areas require improvements in our understanding of tsunami sources, propagation, and coastal impacts through increased research. Specifically: The need for targeted risk assessment of threatened communities is compelling; Effective tsunami detection, forecasting and warning demands dense networks of realtime working sensors; Warnings must provide clear instruction and must reach everyone at risk; Measures taken to reduce the threat of tsunamis and earthquakes must be adopted as part of a comprehensive all-hazards plan; International efforts to reduce the threat of tsunamis and other hazards must address local, national and regional challenges."

  National Science and Technology Council (U.S.). Subcommittee on Natural Disaster Reduction

  2005-12
• Interim Report on NEHRP Performance Measures

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  "This interim report describes the work carried out by the Interagency Coordinating Committee (ICC) Subcommittee on Performance Measures (the Subcommittee) from December 2004 through May 2005. The objective of the Subcommittee was to develop performance measures for the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP). The four agencies participating in the NEHRP are the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST); the National Science Foundation (NSF); and the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Two primary factors shaped the work of the Subcommittee: federal requirements relating to performance measurement and congressional legislation pertaining to the NEHRP. [...] The Subcommittee concluded that a multi-tiered approach to performance assessment would make the most sense for the NEHRP. Under such an approach, the performance measurement system could include short-term, quantitative measures of outputs or processes; intermediate-term measures that report on efforts in progress; and long-term measures focused on outcomes. [...] To evaluate the suitability of existing or new measures for the NEHRP, the Subcommittee developed a conceptual framework for performance measurement. This framework classifies and describes performance goals and measures using the following eight-level taxonomy: mission, strategic goal, strategic objective, performance segment, agency, period of performance, performance goal, and performance measure. [...] The specifications presented in this report represent an initial attempt to develop performance measures that are appropriate and feasible for the NEHRP."

  United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

  2005-12
• Presenting... Tommy Tsunami and Ernie Earthquake

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  This coloring book may be used to help educate children and provide safety tips about how to prepare for an earthquake or tsunami.

  United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

  2005-11-30?
• Community Development Block Grant Funds in Disaster Relief and Recovery [October 19, 2005]

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  From the Summary: "In the aftermath of previous, presidentially-declared disasters, Congress has used the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to help states and local governments finance recovery efforts, whether from natural or man-made disasters. Congress has appropriated supplemental CDBG funds to assist states and communities recover from such natural disasters as hurricanes, earthquakes, and tornadoes. In addition, CDBG funds have supported recovery efforts of New York City following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Oklahoma City following the bombing of the Alfred Murrah Building in 1995, and the city and county of Los Angeles following the riots of 1992. In response to these calamities, CDBG funds have been made available for short-term relief efforts, mitigation actions, and long-term recovery, and have been used to provide housing and business assistance, infrastructure reconstruction, and public services. This report will provide a general overview of the CDBG program and its use in disaster relief. This report will be updated as events warrant."

  Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

  Boyd, Eugene

  2005-10-19
• National Infrastructure Advisory Council (NIAC): Meeting Agenda, October 11, 2005

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  The following are the Meeting notes for the National Infrastructure Advisory Council (NIAC) on Tuesday, October 11, 2005. "Secretary Chertoff thanked the Chairman and Vice Chairman for their praise. The Secretary said the spate of recent natural catastrophes, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the earthquake in Pakistan, and the devastating Central American floods are all sober reminders of the challenges faced by the U.S.. Clearly, some of these challenges are natural, but it is important to remember many are man-made. He stated the Council's work is crucial in making America safer. Specifically, the Sector Partnership Model and Intelligence Coordination Working Group are both topics that have become increasingly important in light of last quarter's events. Intelligence sharing is a vital subject and is being discussed by the Council for reasons such as the July 7, 2005 London subway bombings and the recent mass transit scare in New York City. In situations like the London bombings, it is imperative that information flows accurately and freely between everyone with a role. At the same time, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita indicated how deeply bound the national response capability is to the private sector. This illuminates the importance of the Sector Partnership Model. One important facet of Infrastructure Protection is resilience. Part of what protects infrastructure is the ability to work around damage and to bounce back after it has been inflicted. It is obvious that studying this issue and developing fluid and robust relationships are critical to handle a wide range of threats. The ability to restore electricity to the gulf coast has been pivotal in enabling evacuees to return to their homes. The return of power to the region has a cascading effect across the country; the sooner the Gulf Coast regains electricity, the faster people can get back to their homes. When the displaced are able to return, this alleviates the concern for temporary shelter and relocation to other parts of the country."

  National Infrastructure Advisory Council (U.S.)

  Nye, Erle A.; Chambers, John T.; Wong, Nancy J.

  2005-10-11
• Technology Developments in Real-Time Tsunami Measuring, Monitoring and Forecasting

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  "Fast, accurate tsunami forecasts are an essential component of an effective tsunami warning system. Decision- makers at Tsunami Warning Centers must assess the hazard to coastal communities by rapidly collecting and interpreting earthquake and sea-level data. The stakes are high: A missed warning could devastate entire regions and needless evacuations are expensive, dangerous and erode confidence in the warning system. Tsunami forecasting technology under development at NOAA/PMEL is based on the welltested approach used in many other forecast systems--i.e., the integration of real-time measurement and modeling technologies. Real-time monitoring and measurement of sea-level data in the deep ocean is presently made by a seven-station network of DART (Deep-ocean Assessment and Reporting of Tsunamis) systems. DART II is a new generation system that will have additional features and capabilities to aid the forecasting ability of Tsunami Warning Centers. As a result of the devastating impact of the 26 December 2004 Sumatra tsunami and the proven value of the DART array, the number of network stations will be increased to 39 by mid-2007."

  United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (U.S.)

  Gonzalez, Frank I.; Meinig, Christian; Stalin, Scott

  2005-09-19
• Testimony of Pete Wilson, former Governor of California, before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

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  Testimony before a hearing entitled, Recovering from Hurricane Katrina: the Next Phase. Wilson details lessons learned by California officials following the 1994 Northridge Earthquake and the 1997 floods throughout the State.

  United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

  2005-09-14
• Tax Deductions for Catastrophic Risk Insurance Reserves: Explanation and Economic Analysis [September 2, 2005]

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  "In the wake of Hurricane Katrina that struck several states along the Gulf of Mexico on August 29, 2005, the attention of policymakers in Congress and elsewhere has turned to the subject of insurance for large catastrophic risks, including natural disasters such as hurricanes and earthquakes. The generally perceived increase in the incidence of major catastrophes and their increasingly costly nature has prompted some analysts to question whether the economy's market for catastrophe insurance is sufficient to meet the burdens of major catastrophes: does the market provide a sufficient amount of insurance against major catastrophes, or is there a shortage? And, to the extent that catastrophe insurance exists, are the insuring firms sufficiently capitalized so that widespread insolvencies would not occur? Some have suggested that federal action is advisable to make sure that insurance industry resources are adequate to ensure the availability and affordability of disaster insurance and payment of claims when disasters occur."

  Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

  King, Rawle O.; Brumbaugh, David

  2005-09-02
• Earthquake Safety Guide for Homeowners

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  "The Homeowner's Guide to Earthquake Safety was originally developed and published by the California Seismic Safety Commission. This modified version of the Guide was developed by FEMA in cooperation with the California Seismic Safety Commission staff. The original guide was prepared for publication by the staff of the Collaborative for Disaster Mitigation, San Jose State University. [...] The effects, descriptions, recommendations, and suggestions included in this document are intended to improve earthquake preparedness; however, they do not guarantee the safety of an individual or a structure. FEMA takes responsibility for the inclusion of material in this document. FEMA and the California Seismic Safety Commission assume no liability for any injury, death, property damage, loss of revenue, or any other effect of an earthquake."

  United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency; United States. Department of Homeland Security

  2005-09
• When Earthquake Shaking Begins... Drop, Cover, and Hold

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  This is a public service informational poster that recommends to take cover if you experience an earthquake.

  United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

  2005-09
• Earthquake Home Hazard Hunt

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  "This poster has information for you and your family to help you find and fix areas of your home that might be damaged in an earthquake and that might injure family members during an earthquake. Information is also provided on planning for an earthquake and safety steps you can take during and after an earthquake. Your earthquake home hazard hunt should begin with all family members participating. Foresight, imagination, and common sense are all that are needed as you go from room to room imagining what would happen if the earth and house started shaking. Anything that can move, break, or fall when your house starts to shake is a potential hazard."

  United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

  2005-09
• Promoting Seismic Safety: Guidance for Advocates

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  "This booklet offers research-based advice to assist seismic safety advocates in presenting risk reduction information and ideas. It includes a collection if concise tips for advocates, organized into the following topics: successful seismic safety advocacy; earthquake basics; ABCs of seismic building codes; policies and legislation; appearing before committees; informing and persuading; partnerships for seismic safety; effective risk communication; using the media; and further reading."

  United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

  2005-09
• Eoc Management: Appendix A--Respond Mission: Emergency Operations Center Management

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  "This capability is applicable to all scenarios in which the incident is a large-scale event requiring the establishment of a command center away from the incident site. While applicable to all 15 National Planning Scenarios, the Capability Targets for a single incident are based primarily on the Improvised Nuclear Devise (IND) scenario because it was considered most encompassing for an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) stand-up and response to minimize the impact and to manage the incident. Earthquake was considered the next most encompassing. The 15 possible scenarios were rated in order of most encompassing from most to least. "

  United States. Department of Homeland Security

  2005-08-15?
• Earthquake Safety Activities for Children and Teachers

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  This document provides ready-to-use, hands-on activities for students and teachers explaining what happens during an earthquake, how to prepare for earthquake shaking, and how to stay safe during and after an earthquake.

  United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

  2005-08
• Tsunamis: Monitoring, Detection, and Early Warning Systems [Updated June 1, 2005]

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  "Some in Congress are concerned about the possible vulnerability of U.S. coastal areas to tsunamis, and about the adequacy of early warning for coastal areas of the western Atlantic Ocean. This stems from the December 26, 2004, tsunami that devastated many coastal areas around the northern Indian Ocean, where few tsunami early warning systems currently operate. The tsunami was caused by a strong underwater earthquake off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. The earthquake and tsunami together are estimated to have claimed as many as 300,000 lives. Affected nations, assisted by others, are pursuing multilateral efforts through the UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) to develop a regional tsunami detection and warning network that would guard coastal populations around the Indian Ocean. Those efforts would coincide with the United States goal of upgrading and expanding its tsunami detection and early warning network."

  Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

  Morrissey, Wayne A.

  2005-06-01
• Tsunamis: Monitoring, Detection, and Early Warning Systems [Updated May 16, 2005]

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  "Some in Congress are concerned about the possible vulnerability of U.S. coastal areas to tsunamis, and about the adequacy of early warning for coastal areas of the western Atlantic Ocean. This stems from the December 26, 2004, tsunami that devastated many coastal areas around the northern Indian Ocean, where few tsunami early warning systems currently operate. The tsunami was caused by a strong underwater earthquake off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. The earthquake and tsunami together are estimated to have claimed as many as 300,000 lives. Affected nations, assisted by others, are pursuing multilateral efforts through the UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) to develop a regional tsunami detection and warning network that would guard coastal populations around the Indian Ocean. Those efforts would coincide with the United States goal of upgrading and expanding its tsunami detection and early warning network."

  Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

  Morrissey, Wayne A.

  2005-05-16
• Aceh Community-Based Recovery Initiative

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  Outlines USAID's strategy for recovery in Aceh following the 2004 earthquake and ensuing tsunami.

  United States. Agency for International Development

  2005-05-12?