FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Memphis, TN — The Central US Earthquake Consortium (CUSEC), a non-profit organization established in 1983 with funding support from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), whose mission is to help with the reduction of deaths, injuries, property damage and economic losses resulting from earthquakes in the Central United States, is pleased to […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Memphis, TN — Last Thursday, October 16 at 10:16 a.m., nearly 4.8 million people across 19 States and the District of Columbia participated in the Great Central U.S. and Great SouthEast ShakeOut Earthquake Drills.  The regional ShakeOut drills are part of a global effort to teach people how to stay safe during an […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Memphis, TN — This Thursday, on October 16, 2014 at 10:16a.m, nearly 4.8 million people across 19 States and the District of Columbia will take part in the Great Central U.S. and Great SouthEast ShakeOut Earthquake Drills.  The ShakeOut is a regional earthquake drill in which participants simultaneously practice how to stay safe […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The 2014 International ShakeOut Day of Action is October 16. Nearly 25 million people are expected to participate in Great ShakeOut Earthquakes drills worldwide this year, including 2 million in the Southeast region which includes Washington, DC  To mark the occasion and build awareness, several State and Federal organizations […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Memphis, TN — As seen in the recent updates to the U.S. Geological Survey’s National Seismic Hazard Maps, the central U.S. remains susceptible to damaging earthquakes.  Based on these maps and current understanding of the regional threat, there is at least a 25-40% chance of a M6.0 or greater occurring in the […]