Make sure you aren't missing out on our Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety overview document! It summarizes the steps you should take to prepare, survive, and recover from an earthquake.
It can be accessed in 16 languages at: https://t.co/lu2oRkeZwQ #Preparedness
Europe recorded its hottest ocean temperatures, largest wildfire burn area, and widespread river flow declines according to the European State of the Climate 2025 report.
💡It's a stark reminder that urgent action to strengthen resilience is essential.
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Met some great people and small business owners at the @USChamber CO Small Business Day. Worth the travel here to have good conversations with many interesting businesses. @USCCFoundation@DRBToolkit
Joseph Carr, a small business owner, shares his story with @USChamber's Barbara Thau in session "From Passion Project to Category Leader: Josh Cellars' Founder on Building America's Number One Premium Wine Brand" @joshcellars@USCCFoundation
Poplar Bluff City Manager Robert Knodell opened today’s packed #QuakeSmart workshop, reminding attendees," #Preparedness in #PoplarBluff is not just a strategy – it’s part of our culture. Given our proximity to the New Madrid Fault, earthquakes must remain top of mind. Unlike tornadoes, their impacts are broad. Our strong relationships are key to planning, response, and recovery. We know today’s #earthquake preparedness workshop will be beneficial to each and every one of you, and we are proud to welcome you to our city."
Glen Granholm, "Sometimes #earthquake#preparedness can be free. One example is to complete a simple hazard hunt. Look around, categorize, and count relevant items, and then establish priorities and a budget for implementation to correct these items." #QuakeSmart@AR_Emergencies
Diane Hughes, Division of Fire Protection Services w/@AR_Emergencies provided an overview of the local building codes and seismic provisions for today's #QuakeSmart attendees. "In Arkansas, structures are assigned seismic design categories based on their location and risk. We have two priorities when it comes to building codes and regulations - protect people and protect property. We are watching out for everyone in the state."
.@strongtie Regional Sales Manager, Josh McIntyre provided an overview of #QuakeSmart STRUCTURE including the importance of completing an evaluation to understand building vulnerability to #earthquakes by assessing structural and nonstructural risk. As a reminder, the evaluation should be completed by a structural engineer or registered design professional to identify weaknesses and design mitigation solutions. @AR_Emergencies
.@Ines_Pearce "Kick start your #QuakeSmart planning and preparedness activities to protect your team before an #earthquake so that your business can stay open or re-open quickly after an event and it is safe. Encourage them to discuss #preparedness with their friends and family. Workplace preparedness and home preparedness are equally important." @AR_Emergencies
@FederalAlliance's Eric Vaughn showing to easily learn about your building codes at https://t.co/jIt3q5A3z1 during the Charleston, SC #QuakeSmart@ines_pearce
The #Earthquake Threat to Businesses and Organizations, covered by Dr. Steven Jaume from @cofcgeology reviewed the 2021-2024 #earthquakes in #SouthCarolina and reminded #QuakeSmart attendees that although seismic activity is generally centered under Summerville, it can occur throughout the state. He added, "Local geology like rocks and sediment also matter in ground shaking. And, potential liquefaction damage is just as much a concern as shaking in the Lowcountry. A strong earthquake could happen tomorrow." @ChasCountyGov@SCEMD@strongtie@Ines_Pearce@SCcommerce@eqconsortium@CityCharleston