In 2006, FEMA provided funding to CUSEC to lead an effort to develop, improve, and integrate the earthquake response plans of the eight CUSEC Member States, those would be most affected by a New Madrid earthquake.  The New Madrid Seismic Zone (NMSZ) Catastrophic Planning Project, remains the largest multi-state response planning effort of its kind, […]

On February 7th, 2012, the U.S. Geological Survey and local and regional partners unveiled a new series of seismic hazard maps that outline the effects from quakes occurring in the Evansville area. These earthquake hazard maps are critical tools to business leaders, city planners, emergency management and homeowners since the Evansville area is at risk […]

In Little Rock, Arkansas, at the CUSEC Board of Directors meeting, the Board welcomed Robert Latham, newly appointed Executive Director of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, to the Board of Directors.  Director Latham formerly served as CUSEC Board Chairman during a previous tenure with MEMA, where he was director from 2000 to 2006.  Latham replaces […]

Dates: April 10-13, 2012 Location: Peabody Hotel, Memphis, Tennessee Registration Fees: Early Bird Registration ends January 31: $395 January 15 to March 15: $450 After March 15: $550

Recently, the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut was awarded “Outstanding Exercise, Drill, or Event” as part of the 2011 FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness Awards.  CUSEC, the lead coordinating organization for the ShakeOut, accepted the award on behalf of our Member and Associate States in Washington, D.C. on January 18-19, 2012.