On May 15-16, 2019 the Kentucky Emergency Management Agency and American Red Cross, in partnership with CUSEC, are presenting a seminar on operating and supporting mega-shelters following a disaster. Held in Louisville, Kentucky, the seminar will provide participants with information on what a mega-shelter is, what it takes to operate and support one, challenges of […]
Webinar Announcement: Improving Earthquake Performance of Manufactured Homes
On March 27, 2019, 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 […]
FEMA Webinar Announcement: Improving School Natural Hazard Safety
On September 6, 2018, the Federal Emergency Management Agency‘s (FEMA) National Earthquake Technical Assistance Program (NETAP) will deliver a 1.5 hour webinar training on improving school safety relative to natural hazards. The training will be presented by by the Applied Technology Council. Past disasters have clearly demonstrated the devastating effects of school damage and subsequent […]
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 […]
