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Webinar Announcement: Improving Earthquake Performance of Manufactured Homes

On October 4, 2017, the Federal Emergency Management Agency‘s (FEMA) National Earthquake Technical Assistance Program (NETAP) will present a 1.5 hour webinar training on improving earthquake performance of manufactured homes. Recent earthquakes have resulted in poor performance of manufactured homes, indicating that there is much room for improvement. This webinar will (1) provide an overview […]

2017 National Disaster Resilience Conference Registration Now Open

CUSEC has signed on as Presenting Partner for the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH)® 2017 National Disaster Resilience Conference, October 25–27, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta. The conference will bring together the nation’s foremost voices in the disaster safety and resilience movement to share best practices, inspire, collaborate, and create meaningful action. […]

Webinar Announcement: Building Codes – Why they Matter

On July 19, 2017, the Federal Emergency Management Agency‘s (FEMA) National Earthquake Technical Assistance Program (NETAP) will present a 1.5 hr webinar training on the importance of building codes for earthquake and disaster risk reduction. Building codes are regulations governing design, construction, alteration, and maintenance of structures, and are the foundation for community resilience. The […]

Mr. Brock Long Appointed FEMA Administrator

CUSEC would like to congratulate Mr. Brock Long on his recent appointment as Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).  From 2008 to 2011, Mr. Long  was the Director the Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) and led numerous disaster response and recovery efforts, including response during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.  During his tenure […]

New FEMA Publications Available: Safe Schools Guide & HAZUS Est. Annualized Earthquake Losses

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has recently released two new publications to support disaster risk reduction and preparedness. Issued in June 2017, FEMA P-1000, Safer, Stronger, Smarter: A Guide to Improving School Natural Hazard Safety provides up-to-date, authoritative information and guidance that schools can use to develop a comprehensive strategy for addressing natural hazards. It […]

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