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the Central U.S.
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     Zone (NMSZ)
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CUSEC Publications
( Pamphlets and Maps)

CUSEC Pamphlets


Faith Based Organizations
   
 2-sided, Color, July 2005
Overview of earthquakes in the central United States and how they can affect Faith Based Organizations - Also available in print

Free


The Planning Process
   
 2-sided, Color, October 1999
An overview of organized preparation for regional disaster planning - Also available in print

Free


You CAN survive an earthquake
   
2-sided, Color, Revised April 2006
'Seismo' leads you through survival facts and information before, during and after an earthquake - Also available in print

Free

What are Building Codes?
  4 pages, Revised December 2004
An overview of Building Codes and their role in community development - Also available in print
Free


The Elected Officials Guid to Earthquakes in the Central United States
  12 pages, Revised April 2006
This short pamphlet offers an at a glance overview of the earthquake hazard in the central US.  It offers tips and ideas that elected officials can consider when dealing with the hazard. 

Free

Nonstructural Earthquake Hazards and Schools
   
4 pages, Revised July 2006
Nonstructural earthquake considerations for schools

Free

Nonstructural Earthquake Hazards and Nursing Homes
 
  4 pages, Revised July 2006
Nonstructural earthquake considerations for nursing homes

Free

Nonstructural Earthquake Hazards and Child Care Facilities
 
  4 pages, Revised July 2006
Nonstructural earthquake considerations for child care facilities
Free

An Earthquake Preparedness Guide for Blind & Visually Impaired Persons
   2 pages, Revised July 2006
Instructional information to help one understand and reduce the earthquake risk
Free

Earthquake Preparedness for Central U. S. Mobile Home Owners
   2 pages, Revised July 2006
Instructional information to help one understand and reduce the earthquake risk
Free

Spanish Pamphlets


Usted Puede Sobrevivir un Terremoto
    Revisó en 2007 de mayo
"Seismo" le dirige por hechos de sobrevivencia e información antes, durante y después de un terremoto
Liberte

Organzizaciones Basdas en la fe
    Revisó en 2007 de mayo
La vista general de terremotos en los Estados Unidos centrales y cómo ellos pueden afectar Organizaciones Basadas en la fe
Liberte

CUSEC Maps

Earthquake Hazards Map
   December 1995 (Revised 1999)

First in a series of maps being produced by the CUSEC State Geologists. This 33x37 map is at the 1:2,000,000 scale showing the areas of relative potential for shaking and / or liquefaction in the Central U.S.

Free

Three Centuries of Earthquakes
   2004

Large format, 57x42, map of the New Madrid Seismic Zone with illustrations and information on significant earthquakes in the Central United States from 1699-2002.  This map is available for download or purchase through the USGS, click above for information.  Scale:  1:1,250,000

Available for purchase thru the USGS
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Earthquake Map Catalog and Reference Guide

--- A catalog of geologic and     seismotectonic maps of the     NMSZ
--- 56 reduced-sized map pictures
--- For use by planners,
    engineers, geologists and
    others

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION


PAMPHLETS
that you can print on you color bubblejet type printer

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT HOW

 



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