Even during smaller sized earthquakes, non-structural components of buildings and structures can cause injury and/or varying amounts of damage. Components such as shelving, filing systems, parapets, computer systems, and more, are all susceptible to damage if not properly secured. By using sound, cost effective mitigation techniques, these losses can be reduced, and in some cases eliminated.
The Central U.S. Earthquake Consortium and its sponsoring partners are pleased to invite you to a FREE, one day workshop on the basic principles of non-structural mitigation for earthquakes. Workshop will include topics on–
• Earthquake Hazard Overview
• State Earthquake Program Overview
• Structural Basics
• Non-Structural Elements & Hazards
• Non-Structural Mitigation Projects
• Funding and Grant Sources
Who Should Attend - This workshop focuses on primarily non-technical aspects of non-structural mitigation concepts and techniques. Interested parties are typically local government, local business owners, community decision makers, critical facility managers/operations managers, emergency management personnel, educational facility managers. This class is beneficial to both the public and private sectors.
This workshop is being sponsored in partnership with DHS/FEMA, the Central U.S. Earthquake Consortium, Kentucky Division of Emergency Management, Kentucky Geological Survey, and the Green River District Health Department. |
