Greater Los Angeles Safety and Preparedness Fair
2022-11-13 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Exposition Park, Green Lot, 3986 Hoover St., Los Angeles, CA, 90037, United States
Register now to attend the 2022 Greater Los Angeles Safety and Preparedness Fair!
Everyone is Welcome and it’s FREE.

ECA Bay Area Fall 2022 Workshop @ SFO Aviation Museum
2022-11-30 09:30 - 13:00 | SFO Aviation Museum
You are invited to join us for our first ECA Bay Area Regional Workshop in person! The meeting will include Run Your Resilientville, a fun, interactive and inclusive group exercise that uses a human centered design approach for engaging and onboarding neighborhood stakeholders into community disaster resilience development. By designing the exercise around a real community and challenging both local and regional stakeholders to work together under real life disaster conditions, Run Your Resilientville has become a powerful resource for emergency managers to build partnerships rich in trust and interoperability.
Other speakers will include Jeff Airth (San Francisco Airport) who will educate and inform participants about SFO’s efforts in preparedness; Mark Benthien (ECA’s Executive Director) will provide a recap of ShakeOut and updates regarding the Mini Award program; Anne Rosinski (FEMA Region IX) will share information about mitigation opportunities through FEMA, and Shanna Chu (USGS) will share information on the latest Bay Area earthquakes.
There will be plentiful opportunities for networking, and after the workshop, you can tour the Aviation Museum to learn more about the history of SFO!
REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE
There is no cost to attend. As seating is limited, participation will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis. Don’t wait!

AGENDA

Jeff Airth (Airport Emergency Management Coordinator, SFO)
Emergency Preparedness at SFO

Daniel Homsey (San Francisco Department of Emergency Management)
Run Your Resilientville

Anne Rosinski (FEMA Region IX)
Mitigation Moment

Mark Benthien (ECA Executive Director | Southern California Earthquake Center @ USC)
ShakeOut Recap, Earthquake Country Alliance updates, and Mini Award program

Shanna Chu (USGS)
Quake Break

WORKSHOP RECORDING, LINKS, etc.
ECA Members will be notified when PDFs of presentations, key links shared, and other resources will be available (on this same page). To join the ECA (which is free and open to everyone), complete our simple form at EarthquakeCountry.org/join.

QUESTIONS: info@earthquakecountry.org

ECA Bay Area Winter 2023 Workshop (Dublin, CA)
2023-02-16 09:00 - 13:00 | Alameda County Office of Emergency Services, 4985 Broder Blvd, Dublin, California, 94568, United States
Click here to view workshop slides and other materials.

The ECA Bay Area Winter 2023 Workshop took place at the Alameda County Office of Emergency Services (4985 Broder Blvd, Dublin, CA 94568) on Thursday, February 16, 9am-1pm.
The workshop featured an overview and group discussion-based exercise to introduce the soon-to-be-released HayWired Scenario Exercise Toolkit, led by Monika Stoeffl (California Resiliency Alliance) and Mark Benthien (Earthquake Country Alliance/Southern California Earthquake Center). This toolkit provides guidance, scenario details, suggested exercise topics, recommended discussion questions and data, and slide decks with related visuals for planning discussion-based exercises on the many key themes and issues described in the USGS HayWired Earthquake Scenario. Using this toolkit will enable businesses, non-profits, and other community organizations to discuss and prepare for a variety of impacts.
Other topics included a Quake Break (summary of recent earthquakes in the Bay Area), as well as an update on Earthquake Country Alliance activities and ways to get involved.
REGISTER TO ATTEND
There is no cost to attend. As seating is limited, participation will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis. Don’t wait!

AGENDA

ECA Bay Area Chairs: Dena Gunning, Ray Bonilla, and Daniel Homsey
Welcome and Introductions

Mark Benthien (ECA) and Monika Stoeffl (California Resiliency Alliance)
HayWired Scenario Exercise Toolkit

Kathryn Materna (USGS Research Geophysicist)
Quake Break

Mark Benthien (ECA)
Earthquake Country Alliance Updates and Opportunities

All Attendees
Sharing of upcoming activities, new resources, etc., and networking with new and existing colleagues from around the Bay Area.

WORKSHOP PRESENTATION SLIDES, SURVEY, etc.
Workshop Presentation Slides (PDF; some content shared live by presenters may not be not included)
Brief survey (Please complete after the workshop)

QUESTIONS: info@earthquakecountry.org

ECA SoCal Winter 2023 Workshop
2023-02-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Online (Zoom)
Click here to view workshop recording and other materials.

The workshop featured a presentation on the impacts and communication lessons learned from the M6.4 December 2022 Ferndale Earthquake in northern California, led by our special guest Lori Dengler, Emeritus Professor of Geology at Humboldt State University. This will be followed by presentations about southern California offshore faults, potential earthquakes, and tsunami hazards; the utilization and effectiveness of the earthquake early warning system during the Ferndale earthquake sequence; and updates on the latest activities and products offered by ECA.

AGENDA

ECA SoCal Chairs: Alan Hanson, Heidi Rosofsky, Margaret Vinci
WelcomeECA SoCal Overview & Goals for 2023

Lori Dengler (Emeritus Professor of Geology, Cal Poly Humboldt)
Communication Lessons from the M6.4 December 2022 Ferndale Earthquake

Margaret Vinci (Manager, Office of Earthquake Programs, Caltech)
Earthquake Early Warning Update
Quake Break: Recent Regional Seismic Activity

Mark Legg (President, Legg Geophysical, Inc.)
Complex Faulting Offshore Southern California: Potential for Large Earthquakes and Tsunami Hazards

Mark Benthien (ECA Executive Director | Southern California Earthquake Center at USC)
Mitigation Moment: ECA’s “Secure Your Space” Guide
Upcoming Events and Leadership Opportunities

Open Discussion

WORKSHOP RECORDING, PRESENTATION SLIDES, SURVEY, etc.
Workshop Video Recording (Youtube; also view below)
Workshop Presentation Slides (PDF; some content shared live by presenters may not be not included)
Select links mentioned during the workshop (PDF)
Brief survey (Please complete after viewing the workshop (live or recorded)

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QUESTIONS: info@earthquakecountry.org

Emergency Preparedness Virtual Town Hall
2023-02-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Online (Zoom)
California Department of Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and State Senator Anthony J. Portantino invite you to an Emergency Preparedness Virtual Town Hall
Hear from experts on what you can do to prepare in the event of an emergency.
Special guests will include CAL FIRE, FEMA, California Earthquake Authority, and American Red Cross – Northern Valley Chapter.
Live Transcription and Spanish Language Interpreting Services Provided
REGISTER

Abilities Expo - ECA Earthquake Resource Booth & Presentations
2023-03-10 11:00 - 2023-03-12 16:00 | Los Angeles Convention Center
Meet experts in emergency preparedness for earthquakes, tsunamis, and other emergencies, including representatives from FEMA, ECA, SCEC, CERT and Caltech who are working to ensure all Californians will be more resilient when disaster strikes. Gain vital personal preparedness tips including key considerations for people with disabilities or access and functional needs. The guidance will help you create realistic plans to meet your needs, maintain your independence, and recover from emergency and disaster situations. Share your questions and concerns! Pick up free information and resources!
Get California-specific resources at EarthquakeCountry.org/accessibility and find national resources at ready.gov/disability.
REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE
There is no cost to attend.

QUESTIONS: info@earthquakecountry.org

2023 California Tsunami Awareness Webinar
2023-03-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Online (Zoom)
Click here to view workshop recording and other materials.

Learn How to Take the High Ground – When a Tsunami is on its Way
This was a tsunami awareness webinar led by experts and leaders from the California Geological Survey, California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, and Earthquake Country Alliance. Attendees learned about tsunami hazards in California – what they are, where they originate, tsunami hazard maps, and more. The webinar also covered tsunami alert and warning safety messaging (and the state’s planned response), as well as what to do before, during, and after a tsunami occurs.

AGENDA

Mark Benthien (ECA Executive Director | Southern California Earthquake Center at USC)
WelcomeECA Overview & Announcements

Nick Graehl (Engineering Geologist, California Geological Survey)
Overview of Tsunami Hazards in California

Matthew Palmer (Tsunami Planning Coordinator, CalOES)
Tsunami Alerts and Warnings, Safety Messaging, and How the State Will Respond

Mark Benthien (ECA Executive Director | Southern California Earthquake Center at USC)
TsunamiZone Resources, Registration, and more

Q&A

WORKSHOP RECORDING, PRESENTATION SLIDES, SURVEY, etc.
Workshop Video Recording (Youtube; also view below)
Workshop Presentation Slides (PDF; some content shared live by presenters may not be not included)
Select links mentioned during the workshop (PDF)
Brief survey (Please complete after viewing the workshop (live or recorded)

(Click “CC” to see captions, once the video starts playing)

QUESTIONS: info@earthquakecountry.org

AWR-217 Tsunami Awareness Course (Long Beach)
2023-03-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Port of Long Beach Joint Command and Control Center, 1249 Pier F Avenue, Long Beach, CA, 90802, United States
This FEMA-Certified Tsunami Awareness course will enhance your abilities to support your organizations’ tsunami preparedness and response efforts.
You will obtain a better understanding of:

Tsunami hazards
Current hazard assessment tools and products
Tsunami warning alert and notification processes, and
Methods of community response to local and distant tsunamis.

View Flyer with Additional Information
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
(Registration Code: 47019)

West San Fernando Valley Disaster Preparedness Fair
2023-03-25 09:00 - 14:00 | Pierce College, 20498 Victory Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA, CA, 91367, United States
Free Community Event
2023 West San Fernando Valley Disaster Preparedness Fair
Gather information and resources to best prepare for an emergency or disaster. Learn from community responders, organizations & providers.
Fun Family Event!
EVENT WEBSITE

HayWired Scenario Exercise Toolkit Workshop (San Francisco)
2023-03-27 09:00 - 12:30 | San Francisco, California
This is one of three workshops offered March 27-29 to provide an orientation to the Toolkit and its Facilitator Tools, for individuals who are interested in holding discussion-based exercises within their business, government agency, non-profit, community group, or other organization.
Each workshop will have two primary components:
1) Introduction to and overview of the Toolkit and its Facilitator Tools.
2) Discussion-based exercise using one of the ideas from the Toolkit.
While the overall structure of each workshop will be the same, the exercise for each workshop will focus on a different topic related to the HayWired Earthquake Scenario.
For more details about the Toolkit see EarthquakeCountry.org/haywired.
Attendance is limited to a first-come first-served basis.
REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE
There is no cost to attend.

AGENDA

Mark Benthien (ECA Executive Director | Southern California Earthquake Center at USC)
Welcome

Anne Wein (U.S. Geological Survey)
Introduction to the HayWired Earthquake Scenario

Mark Benthien (ECA Executive Director | Southern California Earthquake Center at USC)
Introduction to the HayWired Scenario Exercise Toolkit

Monika Stoeffl (Executive Director, California Resiliency Alliance)
Discussion-Based Exercise

Q&A

QUESTIONS: info@earthquakecountry.org

HayWired Scenario Exercise Toolkit Workshop (Menlo Park)
2023-03-28 09:00 - 12:30 | Menlo Park, California

HayWired Scenario Exercise Toolkit Workshop (Oakland)
2023-03-29 13:00 - 16:30 | CA
This is one of three workshops offered March 27-29 to provide an orientation to the Toolkit and its Facilitator Tools, for individuals who are interested in holding discussion-based exercises within their business, government agency, non-profit, community group, or other organization.
Each workshop will have two primary components:
1) Introduction to and overview of the Toolkit and its Facilitator Tools.
2) Discussion-based exercise using one of the ideas from the Toolkit.
While the overall structure of each workshop will be the same, the exercise for each workshop will focus on a different topic related to the HayWired Earthquake Scenario.
For more details about the Toolkit see EarthquakeCountry.org/haywired.
Attendance is at capacity for this location, but you can register to be added to our wait list. We encourage registering to attend the workshops on March 27 (San Francisco) or March 28 (Menlo Park) to ensure participation.
REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE
There is no cost to attend.

AGENDA

Mark Benthien (ECA Executive Director | Southern California Earthquake Center at USC)
Welcome

Anne Wein (U.S. Geological Survey)
Introduction to the HayWired Earthquake Scenario

Mark Benthien (ECA Executive Director | Southern California Earthquake Center at USC)
Introduction to the HayWired Scenario Exercise Toolkit

Monika Stoeffl (Executive Director, California Resiliency Alliance)
Discussion-Based Exercise

Q&A

QUESTIONS: info@earthquakecountry.org

Wilmington Tsunami Preparedness Community Bike Ride
2023-04-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Wilmington Waterfront Park, West C St., Wilmington, CA, 90744, United States
Celebrate Tsunami Preparedness Week with a Community Bike Ride!
Hosted by the City of LA Emergency Management Department in coordination with the SoCal Thrillz Bike group

Saturday, April 1, 2023
10 am – 1 pm
Route begins and ends at:
Wilmington Waterfront Park
West C St, Wilmington, CA 90744
Join us after the bike ride for Tsunami Preparedness Resources!

Community Engagement Webinar #6
2023-04-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Online (Zoom)
Click here to view workshop recording and other materials.

Prepare U is a model that has been used since 2019, in the San Francisco Bay Area (focusing on the East Bay) to present preparedness trainings in a unified and connected way to community-based organizations and members of the community.
It has proven to be quite successful at the original goal of presenting topics, which have previously been presented independently and “floating”, in a connected and unified way, recognizing the important connections between the various “circles of preparedness.” Prepare U it has also has demonstrated itself as being scalable, adaptable, and flexible. It can be presented various times and frequencies, for a variety of audiences, and a range of topics.
Lars Eric Holm, Disaster Preparedness Coordinator for Eden I&R / 211 Alameda County — and also chair of ALCO VOAD (Alameda County Voluntary Organizations Active In Disaster) — and Ron Halog, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for Independent Living Resources of Solano & Contra Costa Counties (ILRSCC) — and also vice-chair of ALCO VOAD (Alameda County Voluntary Organizations Active In Disaster) — presented about how “Prepare U” came to be, how it has been adapted for different audiences, and how it might be adapted to be used anywhere.

AGENDA

Crisanta Gonzalez (Chair of ECA Public Sector Committee)
Welcome

Lars Eric Holm (Disaster Preparedness Coordinator for Eden I&R/211 Alameda County)
Prepare U

Ron Halog (Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for Independent Living Resources of Solano & Contra Costa Counties)
Prepare U

Q&A

WORKSHOP RECORDING, PRESENTATION SLIDES, SURVEY, etc.
Workshop Video Recording (Youtube; also view below)
Workshop Presentation Slides (PDF; some content shared live by presenters may not be not included)
CARD Documents mentioned in the webinar:
Community Educator Best Practices (PDF)
Best Practices (2-page summary) (PDF)
Brief survey (Please complete after viewing the workshop (live or recorded)

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QUESTIONS: info@earthquakecountry.org

Key Roles and Resources for Educators After Disasters
2023-05-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Online (Zoom)
Click here to view workshop recording and other materials.

Representatives of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, California Department of Education, and Earthquake Country Alliance presented a webinar with: an introduction to a new video that highlights the role of teachers, administrators, and other school officials as Disaster Service Workers immediately after an earthquake or other disaster; a review of the Schools Emergency Reporting System; and guidance and resources for school earthquake safety and participating in the Great California ShakeOut.

AGENDA

Mark Benthien (ECA Executive Director | Southern California Earthquake Center at USC)
Welcome and Introductions

Danielle Chapman (Emergency Services Coordinator, Cal OES)
Disaster Service Worker video

Jake Wolf (Emergency Management Specialist, California Department of Education)
Schools Emergency Reporting System and Emergency Management in Schools

Mark Benthien (ECA Executive Director | Southern California Earthquake Center at USC)
Great California ShakeOut & ECA Resources for Schools

WORKSHOP RECORDING, PRESENTATION SLIDES, SURVEY, etc.
Workshop Video Recording (Youtube; also view below)
Workshop Presentation Slides (PDF; some content shared live by presenters may not be not included)
School Emergency Planning Safety Video (Video)
Brief survey (Please complete after viewing the workshop (live or recorded)

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QUESTIONS: info@earthquakecountry.org

ECA SoCal Spring 2023 Workshop
2023-06-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Online (Zoom)
Click here to view workshop recording and other materials.

Learn about the damage and other impacts of the February 2023 earthquakes in Turkey (and implications for Southern California), the latest about Earthquake Early Warning, and plans for the 20th Anniversary of the Earthquake Country Alliance and the 30th Anniversary of the Northridge earthquake.

AGENDA

ECA SoCal Chairs: Alan Hanson, Heidi Rosofsky, Margaret Vinci
Welcome and ECA Overview

Dr. Bora Gencturk (USC Civil Engineering)
2023 Turkey Earthquake Damage and Other Impacts: Implications for Southern California

Margaret Vinci (Manager, Office of Earthquake Programs, Caltech)
Earthquake Early Warning | Quake Break

ECA SoCal Coordinating Committee
2023 ECA SoCal Activities and Leadership Opportunities

Mark Benthien (ECA Executive Director | Southern California Earthquake Center at USC)
Plans for ECA 20th Anniversary Event, 30th Anniversary of the Northridge earthquake, and other activities.

Participants Announcements and General Discussion

WORKSHOP RECORDING, PRESENTATION SLIDES, SURVEY, etc.
Workshop Video Recording (Youtube; also view below)
Workshop Presentation Slides (PDF; some content shared live by presenters may not be not included)
Brief survey (Please complete after viewing the workshop (live or recorded)

(Click “CC” to see captions, once the video starts playing)

QUESTIONS: info@earthquakecountry.org

ECA Bay Area Spring 2023 Workshop
2023-06-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Belmont Sports Complex, 550 Island Parkway, Belmont, CA, 94002, United States
Location: Belmont Sports Complex (550 Island Parkway, Belmont, CA 94002)
Attendees learned about coordination of non-profit response during disasters, support for resilience of affordable housing communities, updates about ECA Mini Awards and the HayWired Toolkit, planning for ShakeOut, a commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of ECA, and networking/sharing opportunities.

AGENDA

Dena Gunning (Central County Fire Department) and Daniel Homsey (City and County of San Francisco)
Welcome – ECA Bay Area Coordinating Committee Chairs

Ana Miscolta (Thrive RISE)
Thrive RISE: A Coalition of Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD)

Neal Hatten (Bayview Senior Services) and Daniel Homsey (City and County of San Francisco)
Overview of the Resilient Alice Griffith project (funded by Cal Volunteers)

Dena Gunning (Central County Fire Department)
Overview of the 2023 National CERT Conference (June 26-July 1 in Burlingame) and Related Activities

Max Schneider (USGS)
Quake Break

Mark Benthien (ECA Executive Director | Southern California Earthquake Center at USC)
ECA Statewide Leadership Opportunities, Key Resources & Mini Awards, updates about the HayWired Toolkit, and commemoration of ECA’s 20th Anniversary.

Announcements by Participants

WORKSHOP PRESENTATION SLIDES, SURVEY, etc.

Workshop Presentation Slides (PDF; some content shared live by presenters may not be not included)
Brief survey (Please complete if you attended, or if you registered but could not then attend)

QUESTIONS: info@earthquakecountry.org

ECA 20th Anniversary Statewide Event (Online)
2023-08-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Online (Zoom)
You are invited to join Earthquake Country Alliance leaders, members, and invited guests from across California (all via Zoom) as we recognize ECA’s accomplishments, acknowledge key leaders and partner organizations, and share exciting plans for the year(s) ahead!
Event Objectives

Celebrate ECA accomplishments over the last two decades
Acknowledge partners and their accomplishments, resources, and activities
Highlight the role of the Southern California Earthquake Center in creating and administering ECA
Share updates and strategies for ShakeOut 2023
Invite participation in ECA regional and statewide leadership groups
Learn about activities of 2023 ECA Mini Award recipients
Announce the Northridge 30th Anniversary Educational Campaign

Featured Guests and Presenters

Dr. Lucy Jones (Dr. Lucy Jones Center)
Dr. Yehuda Ben-Zion (Southern California Earthquake Center, USC)
Mark Benthien (SCEC/ECA, USC)
Anne Wein (United States Geological Survey)
Anne Rosinski (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
José Lara (California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services)
Glenn Pomeroy (California Earthquake Authority)
Brian Olson (California Geological Survey)
Heidi Rosofsky (Global Vision Consortium and ECA SoCal)
Vance Taylor (California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services)
Dr. Gabriela Noriega (SCEC/ECA, USC)
Carol Parks (City of Los Angeles Emergency Management Department)
Margaret Vinci (Caltech Office of Earthquake Programs, and ECA SoCal)
Trevyn Reese (Ready America)
Alan Hanson (Simpson Strong-Tie, retired, and ECA SoCal)
Carla Sullivan-Dilley (Coachella Valley Disaster Preparedness Network)
Stacy Silva (Santa Barbara County Emergency Management, and ECA Central Coast)
Robert Shank (Ventura County ACS/ARES Safety Officer)
Glen Granholm (Safe-T-Proof)
Anthony Rodriguez (Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, and ECA Central Coast)
Daniel Homsey (City and County of San Francisco, and ECA Bay Area)
Officers Joey Yee and Simaranjeet Sandhu (City College of San Francisco)
Bunni Benaron (Rocket Rules) and special “live” visit from Rocket!
Richard Shu and Megan Stanton (San Mateo County Highlands CERT)
Ryan Aylward (National Weather Service / Redwood Coast Tsunami Work Group)
Chief Larry Collins (California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services)
Mark Romano & Victoria Romano (RomaScope)

REGISTER TO ATTEND

QUESTIONS: info@earthquakecountry.org

ShakeOut Webinar for Healthcare Organizations
2023-09-13 11:00 - 12:30 | CA
Individuals with access and functional needs, including those with physical or other challenges, need extra support during an earthquake or other disaster– and also must be included in planning and implementing emergency drills too!
This free webinar, organized by the ECA Healthcare Committee and co-hosted by Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills and Connect Consulting Services, presented ideas for how to design and conduct your healthcare organization’s exercise as part of the 2023 ShakeOut. Your planning should include providing alternative guidance to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” and other accessibility adaptations. The webinar also emphasized the importance of incorporating individuals with access and functional needs within your overall emergency planning.

AGENDA

Nora O’Brien (Founder and CEO, Connect Consulting Services)
Presenter

Vance Taylor (Chief, Office of Access and Functional Needs, California Office of Emergency Services)
Presenter

Mark Benthien (ECA Executive Director)
Southern California Earthquake Center @ USC
Presenter

WORKSHOP RECORDING, PRESENTATION SLIDES, etc.
Workshop Video Recording (register to view the recording via Go To Meeting)
Workshop Presentation Slides (PDF; some content shared live by presenters may not be not included)
ShakeOut Healthcare Resources and Guidance

QUESTIONS: info@earthquakecountry.org

ECA Secure Your Space Training(Central Coast)
2023-10-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland Street, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
You are invited to attend the first ECA “Secure Your Space” training for the Central Coast, at the Santa Maria Public Library on October 2 (1-3pm).
The training will provide a hands-on overview of basic concepts and skills for how to mitigate damage or injuries by securing your space (at home or work), and to help neighbors, friends, and family secure their space too!
Each attendee will receive a “starter kit” of fastening items from Safe-T-Proof valued at $65, including a tall furniture strap kit, a TV (or electronics) strap kit, and 2 “SeismoLatch” cabinet latches.
The event will be conducted in English with Spanish translation.
Space is limited, so please register now. Once your registration is approved you will receive a confirmation email with further instructions.
Please share this information with others who may want to participate.
REGISTER TO ATTEND

There is no cost to attend. If you register but later cannot participate (or have any questions), please email info@earthquakecountry.org.

PRESENTER

Roy Dugger (Emergency Services Specialist, City of Santa Maria Fire Dept.

HOSTS

Stacy Silva (Emergency Manager, Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management, and Co-Chair of ECA’s Central Coast regional alliance)

Anthony Rodriguez (Foodbank of Santa Barbara County and Co-Chair of ECA’s Central Coast regional alliance)

ECA Entrenamiento Asegure Su Espacio(Costa Central)
2023-10-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland Street, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
Está invitado a participar en el primer entrenamiento “Asegure Su Espacio” de ECA para la Costa Central, en la Biblioteca Pública de Santa María el 2 de octubre (1-3pm).
¡El entrenamiento proveerá una experienca directa de conceptos y habilidades básicas para mitigar daños o lesiones al asegurar su espacio (en el trabajo o el hogar), y para ayudar a vecinos, amigos y familia a asegurar sus espacios también!
Cada participante recibirá un “kit de inicio” de herramientas por parte de Safe-T-Proof, con un valor de $65, incluyendo un kit de correas para muebles altos, un kit de correas para televisores (u otros electrodomésticos), y 2 seguros para gabinetes “SeismoLatch”.
El evento se llevará a cabo en inglés con traducción al español en vivo.
El espacio es limitado, así que regístrese ahora. Una vez que su registro sea aprobado, recibirá un correo electrónico de confirmación con más instrucciones.
Por favor, comparta esta información con otros que quieran participar.
REGÍSTRESE PARA PARTICIPAR

Este seminario es gratuito. Si se registra y luego se da cuenta que no puede participar (o tiene alguna duda), por favor escríbanos a info@earthquakecountry.org.

PRESENTADORES

Roy Dugger (Especialista en Servicios de Emergencia,Departamento de Bomberos de la Ciudad de Santa María)

HOSTS

Stacy Silva (Manejo de Emergencias, Oficina de Manejo de Emergencias del Condado de Santa Bárbara, y Co-Presidente de la alianza regional de la Costa Central de ECA)

Anthony Rodriguez (Foodbank del Condado de Santa Bárbara y Co-Presidente de la alianza regional de la Costa Central de ECA)

Get Ready to ShakeOut!(National Webinar)
2023-10-12 14:00 | CA
The Earthquake Country Alliance (ECA), FEMA Region 9, and FEMA Region 10 held this special webinar on October 12. With a week to go until International ShakeOut Day on October 19, the webinar included:

Simple tips on how to plan your drill;
Stories from panelists about what they learned from personal earthquake experiences;
An overview about earthquake hazards nationwide;
How West Coast participants can receive a ShakeAlert® on ShakeOut day;
Alternative guidance to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” (and other accessibility adaptations); and
Other ways to improve earthquake safety.

The recording of the webinar is now available below.

PRESENTERS

Ilyssa Plumer (Community Preparedness Officer, FEMA Region 10)

Christian Erickson (Community Preparedness Officer, FEMA Region 9)

Wendy Bohon (Founder, Dr. Wendy Rocks, LLC)

Margaret Vinci (Manager, Caltech Office of Earthquake Programs)

Hollie Stark (Preparedness and Outreach Program Manager, Washington State Emergency Management Division)

Mark Benthien (ECA Executive Director, Southern California Earthquake Center @ USC)

WORKSHOP RECORDING, PRESENTATION SLIDES, etc.
Workshop Video Recording (or view below)
Workshop Presentation Slides (PDF; some content shared live by presenters may not be not included)

QUESTIONS: info@earthquakecountry.org

Resilient Workplace Webinar(English & Spanish)
2023-11-15 13:00 - 14:30, 2023-11-30 10:00 - 11:30 | CA

Quake Heroes Expo (Westchester Family YMCA) – Dec. 1, 6-9pm
2023-12-01 18:00 - 21:00 | CA
The Statewide California Earthquake Center, RomaScope, and Westchester Family YMCA (near LAX) are proud to invite ECA members and the public to this free, family-friendly evening which will feature an outdoor screening of the “Quake Heroes” documentary film and a Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety information and resource fair. The film portrays the real-life inspirational stories from the 1994 Northridge earthquake, and how to reduce future losses via training, safety actions, and working together. Partners and vendors will be sharing useful information, registering attendees for safety trainings, and selling discounted preparedness and earthquake fastening items. In addition, there will be Quake Cottage earthquake simulator, a variety of activities for younger children, food trucks, fire equipment and demonstrations… and a “red carpet” film premiere experience! Take actions at each booth to complete your Expo Passport, and you’ll receive a ticket for our drawing to possibly win preparedness items and packages worth up to $400!
Location: 8020 Alverstone Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90045 (near LAX)
You can register via the YMCA (however you can also attend without registering).
If you have any questions, please email Mark Benthien (benthien@usc.edu). If you would like to discuss bringing a Quake Heroes Expo to your organization or community, you can schedule a call.

ECA SoCal Fall 2023 Workshop (Online)
2023-12-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Online (Zoom)
Click here to view workshop recording and other materials.

This workshop included a debrief of the 2023 ShakeOut, information how to locate nearby faults and other hazards, updates about ECA’s Mini Awards, and plans for the Northridge Earthquake 30th anniversary.

AGENDA

ECA SoCal Chairs: Heidi Rosofsky, Margaret Vinci
Welcome and ECA Overview

Heidi Rosofsky, Global Vision Consortium
2023 ShakeOut Debrief: Statewide Results, Key Events, and Open Sharing

Brian Olson,Senior Engineering Geologist, Seismic Hazards Program, California Geological Survey
Seismic Hazards Information and Resources from the California Geological Survey

Gabrielle Tepp (Staff Seismologist, Caltech)
Quake Break

ECA SoCal Mini 2023 Recipients
2023 ECA Mini Award Presentations and Updates for 2024

Mark Benthien (ECA Executive Director | Statewide California Earthquake Center at USC)
Plans for Northridge Earthquake 30th Anniversary including Quake Heroes Expos.

Announcements from Participants and General Discussion

WORKSHOP RECORDING, PRESENTATION SLIDES, SURVEY, etc.
Workshop Video Recording (Youtube; also view below)
Workshop Presentation Slides (PDF; some content shared live by presenters may not be not included)
Brief survey (Please complete after viewing the workshop (live or recorded)

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QUESTIONS: info@earthquakecountry.org

Learn How to Secure Your Space
2023-12-11 18:00 - 20:00 | CA
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This online training workshop provided basic understanding and skills for how to reduce damage or injuries by securing your space (at home or work), and to help neighbors, friends, and family secure their space too.

Please share the event information with others who might be interested!

PRESENTERS

Glen Granholm (Vice President, Safe-T-Proof)

Trevyn Reese, (Vice President, Ready America)

WORKSHOP RECORDING, PRESENTATION SLIDES, SURVEY, etc.
Webinar Video Recording (Youtube; also view below)
Webinar Slides (PDF; content shared live by panelists is not included)

Brief survey (Please complete after viewing the workshop (live or recorded)

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QUESTIONS: info@earthquakecountry.org

ECA Bay Area Fall 2023 Workshop
2023-12-13 09:00 - 12:30 | CA
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Location: Bob McGuir Park – Sal Cracolice Building (791 Garden Street, Milpitas, CA 95035)
The workshop included a debrief about this year’s ShakeOut, updates about Earthquake Early Warning and FEMA resources, overviews of ECA’s Mini Awards, and plans for the Loma Prieta Earthquake 35th anniversary.
Schedule:
08:30am – Registration and Networking
09:00am – Workshop Begins
12:30pm – Workshop Adjourns
01:00pm – Optional group lunch (self-paid at Casa Azteca)

AGENDA

Dena Gunning (San Mateo Central County Fire Department) and Ray Bonilla (Elevance Health)
Welcome – ECA Bay Area Coordinating Committee Chairs

Dena Gunning (Central County Fire Department) and Mark Benthien (ECA Executive Director | Statewide California Earthquake Center)
2023 Overview, including ShakeOut Debrief

Prof. Richard Allen (UC Berkeley)
Earthquake Warning California: MyShake App Overview

Anne Rosinski (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
FEMA Earthquake Mitigation Resources

ECA Bay Area Mini 2023 Recipients
2023 ECA Mini Award Presentations and Updates for 2024

Mark Benthien (ECA Executive Director | Statewide California Earthquake Center at USC)
Plans for Northridge 30th and Loma Prieta 35th Earthquake Anniversaries including Quake Heroes Expos.

Announcements by Participants

WORKSHOP PRESENTATION SLIDES

Workshop Presentation Slides (PDF; some content shared live by presenters may not be not included)

QUESTIONS: info@earthquakecountry.org

Share the Gift of Earthquake Safety (2023)
2023-12-15 14:00 - 2023-12-31 23:59 | CA
Have you “secured your space” for earthquakes? Have your family, friends, and colleagues? It’s the season of giving, and helping those you care about be safer before, during and after earthquakes is a great way to show you care.
In most earthquakes, much of the damage and many of the injuries happen when items such as furniture, TVs, and other objects are knocked down or thrown due to earthquake shaking, or when cabinets doors open and their contents fall out. That’s why it is important to secure these items so they won’t move, and why we made it Step 1 of the Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety.
To help you help others (and to secure your space too!) our partners at Safe-T-Proof and Ready America are providing special 25% discounts on their earthquake safety fasteners for furniture, TVs, and other items, plus other emergency supplies!
Safe-T-Proof: Visit www.Safe-T-Proof.com and add items to your shopping cart. At checkout, enter “holiday” in the discount code box for the 25% discount.
Ready America: Click this special link and the “Shop Now” button. You can then select from their full catalog of preparedness products – including their many types of earthquake fasteners. When you checkout you will see the 25% ECA discount.
If you post pictures of people receiving your gifts (or better yet – installing or using them) please use the hashtag #ECAgiftofsafety. To share any pictures or feedback about this program please email info@earthquakecountry.org.

San Simeon Earthquake 20th Anniversary
2023-12-19 13:00 - 14:00 | CA
Click here to view webinar recording and other materials.

On December 22, 2003, a magnitude 6.5 earthquake shook the Central Coast of California at 11:15 am, centered 7 miles northeast of San Simeon. At the time it was the most damaging earthquake in California ($250-$300 million) since the 1994 Northridge earthquake. Two people died as they ran outside a building and its façade fell onto them.
ECA Central Coast organized a special webinar to commemorate the 20th anniversary of this earthquake, on December 19, 1-2pm. The webinar presented the science of what happened, reviewed the immediate response and major impacts, and shared how the region recovered. The agenda and speakers are listed below.

AGENDA

Anthony Rodriguez (Foodbank of Santa Barbara County and ECA Central Coast Co-Chair)

Welcome and Webinar Overview

Russell Grayner (U.S. Geological Survey)
Geologic Setting of the San Simeon Earthquake

Chief Dan Turner (CAL FIRE – San Luis Obispo Fire Chief (retired) & Cal Poly Wildland-Urban Interface FIRE Institute)
Emergency Response Following the San Simeon Earthquake

Alan Hanson (Simpson Strong-Tie (retired) and ECA Socal Co-Chair)
Buildings damaged by the San Simeon earthquake, and examples of repair or retrofit

Janiele Maffei (California Earthquake Authority)
California Earthquake Authority Response to the San Simeon Earthquake

General Discussion

RECORDING, PRESENTATION SLIDES, SURVEY, etc.
Webinar Video Recording (Youtube; also view below)
Webinar Slides (PDF; content shared live by panelists is not included)

Brief survey (Please complete after viewing the workshop (live or recorded)

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QUESTIONS: info@earthquakecountry.org
