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 […]
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 […]
CUSEC Advancing Use of Drones in Post-Earthquake Response
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEMPHIS, TN —The Central United States Earthquake Consortium (CUSEC) is in the early stages of developing a network of licensed drone pilots to aid emergency management in the event of a catastrophic earthquake in its eight-state region. Established in 1983 with funding support from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, CUSEC’s primary mission […]
CUSEC Encourages Participation in National Preparedness Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Memphis, TN — As recovery efforts continue from the 6.2 magnitude earthquake that struck central Italy on August 24, 2016; Midwestern residents received a reminder much closer to home reaffirming that the central U.S. remains vulnerable to damaging earthquakes which can occur at any moment with little to no warning. Shortly after 7a.m. […]
FIFTH ANNUAL “GREAT CENTRAL U.S. SHAKEOUT” SET FOR OCTOBER 15, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEMPHIS, TN — Rounding out FEMA’s successful “National Preparedness Month” which ends on September 30, individuals and communities throughout 14 mid-west states will participate in the fifth annual Great Central U.S. ShakeOut Earthquake Drill this October 15. Held annually on the third Thursday of October, the ShakeOut International Day of Action is […]
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