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CUSEC Formalizes Partnerships to Enhance Coordination Before, During, and After Disasters

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEMPHIS, TN — Leadership from the Central U.S. Earthquake Consortium (CUSEC) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) First Responders Group recently met in Washington, DC, to further collaborative efforts to  develop new technologies and capabilities that will enhance the Nation’s public safety, homeland security, and […]

CUSEC Board Transitions – November 2017

During the October Board meeting in Franklin, Tennessee, Mike Dossett (Kentucky) was voted to succeed Mr. Art Faulkner (Alabama) as the next Chairman of the Board. Director Dossett previously held the positions of Vice Chairman and Secretary/Treasurer and has been a long-standing advocate for CUSEC and multi-state coordination for earthquake mitigation, planning, response, and recovery […]

Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills are set for Oct. 19…

Following FEMA’s “National Preparedness Month” in September, individuals and communities throughout the Nation are encouraged to participate in the annual Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill.  Held annually on the third Thursday of October, the ShakeOut International Day of Action is set for Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 10:19 a.m.  During the self-led drill, millions of people […]

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. […]

Great ShakeOut Drills Taking Place October 19, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEMPHIS, TN — As residents from Texas to Florida begin to pick up the pieces following Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, we are reminded of the powerful forces of Mother Nature and the potential for loss of life, property, and infrastructure related to natural disasters. Along with hurricanes and severe weather, it is […]

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