College of Engineering, Design & Computing Events

14 June | Multi-State and National Earthquake Assistance

FEMA

The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program NEHRP seeks to mitigate earthquake losses in the United States through basic and directed research and implementation activities in the fields of earthquake science and engineering. This solicitation is providing funding for the following proposed activities:

National-level assistance

1. Seismic community professional development
2. Annual earthquake preparedness drills
3. Business community earthquake risk mitigation
4. Outreach and awareness for building codes
5. National Earthquake Program Manager annual meeting and support
6. National earthquake mitigation websites
7. Public education, outreach and awareness activities

Multi-state activities

1. Seismic mitigation planning and policies
2. Emergency management exercises
3. Whole community preparedness education, awareness, and outreach
4. Public education, outreach, and awareness
5. Vulnerability evaluation and safety inspection of infrastructure