Report to Congress Calls for Framework to Cut Post-Quake Recovery Time Bruce Buckley January 30, 2021 No Comments While current seismic design codes address life safety issues, the report says stakeholders should also consider re-occupancy and functional recovery time, taking into account the potential impacts to a community as a whole. Read More
Legislation Congress Clears Five-Year Extension for Federal Earthquake Program November 29, 2018 One Comment Legislation authorizes $735 million for USGS, NSF, FEMA and NIST over 2019-2023 period.Read More
Information Interoperability: Is Good Impeding Great? John I. Messner Ph.D. January 20, 2016 One Comment The best way to achieve “great” interoperability within our industry is through open, consensus-developed information exchange standards.Read More