East Tennessee Earthquake Resilience Workshop
February 21, 2024| Knoxville, TN
CUSEC, in partnership with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, is hosting an earthquake-themed resilience workshop on February 21, 2024 in Knoxville, Tennessee. During the workshop, participants will learn about:
- Potential earthquake hazards affecting East Tennessee, frequency, including potential for damaging earthquakes;
- How damaging earthquakes may affect critical infrastructure and potential impacts to citizens and government;
- Identifying potentially vulnerable structures and critical infrastructure; and
- Resources and tools available to support earthquake planning, mitigation, and community resiliency.
The workshop will include a facilitated table top exercise, which will provide participants with insights to potential earthquake impacts, consequences, and how to identify mitigation solutions.
| Date & Time | February 21, 2024 Registration: 8:30AM Workshop: 9:00AM – 2:00PM (Lunch provided) |
| Location | TEMA East Region 803 North Concord Street Knoxville, TN 37919 |
| Agenda | Click here to view the draft agenda |
| Registration | Click here to register for the workshop (Please register by Feb. 15, 2024) |
Who should attend:
- Local government officials
- Emergency managers and first responders
- Community stakeholders (i.e. Chamber of Commerce, Private Sector, VOAD groups, American Red Cross, etc.)
- Others interested in community resilience and earthquake planning
Supporting Organizations:
- Central U.S. Earthquake Consortium
- Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region IV
- Tennessee Emergency Management Agency
This workshop is funded through a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program.
