2007 WSSPC - ICC Annual Conference

Risk Communication, Building Codes, and Consequences: The Future of Earthquake Safety in the U.S.

Sunday, September 30, 2007
WSSPC Field Trip (Optional event; not included with registration)
Earthquakes and Earthquake Research in Western Nevada
Noon to 5:00pm

Leader: Craig dePolo, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology.
A field trip will overview local earthquake geology and emergency response issues, and will visit engineering and seismological laboratories and a base-isolated building at the University of Nevada, Reno. Reno’s Cenozoic geology and earthquake hazard will be presented including its earthquake history and local active faults. The field trip will visit and be briefed on the Washoe County Emergency Operations Center, where there will be a short presentation on post-disaster building inspections. At the University of Nevada, Reno tours will learn about large-scale shake tables used for earthquake load testing, the base isolation of a building that is over a century old, and the Nevada Seismological Network and how earthquakes are recorded, processed, and displayed. Early registration is encouraged.

Fee: $50 (Before August 1, 2007; $60 thereafter). Includes transportation and a box lunch.

Sunday, September 30, 2007
Joint WSSPC/ICC Welcome Reception
5:30pm to 6:30pm (Summit Pavilion)

Sunday, September 30, 2007
ICC Welcoming Event
Dinner and Entertainment
(Optional event; not included with registration)
7:00pm to 10:00pm (Grand Theater)
The Rat Pack is back and will be the entertainment for the evening!

Monday, October 1, 2007
Joint ICC/WSSPC Lunch
(Included with 1 full registration from WSSPC or ICC)
11:30am to 1:00pm (Reno/Tahoe Ballroom)

Monday, October 1, 2007
ICC Hospitality and Cash Bar
7:00pm to 11:00pm (Sierra 1 & 2)

Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Awards in Excellence Luncheon
(Included with full WSSPC registration)
11:30am to 1:30pm (Cascade 1 & 2)

Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Seismic Councils and Commissions Meeting
(A working box lunch is optional for $25)
Noon to 4:00pm (Ruby 1)

Goal: To improve working relationships among the state seismic councils and commissions in the western states.
Lead: Dick McCarthy, California Seismic Safety Commission

Call to Order and Introductions

Recap from Last Meeting at 2004 National Earthquake Conference

Commissions' Status

What Works, What Doesn't
° Improving Communications
° Major Challenges

Break

Recent Model Legislation

Products and Projects

Policies
° Policy gaps in States
° WSSPC Policy Recommendations
° Joint Grant Opportunities

Next Commissions Meeting:
2008 National Earthquake Conference April 22, 2008 1-5pm
Westin, Seattle

Adjourn