The complexity of earthquake planning takes a wholistic approach because earthquakes can impact the full spectrum of emergency management practice (life, property, and continuity of operations). FEMA earthquake experts from Region’s X, IX, and VIII talk about what they are doing to plan for (and mitigate) these events.

This is truly a roundtable discussion and a great example of emergency management practice because our three guests are each experts and representatives for their FEMA Region, yet bring a different perspective to the topic of earthquake safety.

FEMA Region X: Amanda Siok is an urban planner
FEMA Region IX: Anne Rosinski is a geologist
FEMA Region VIII: Sean McGowan is an engineer

By bringing their unique perspectives to the table to FEMA earthquake mitigation, safety, planning, and recovery- they are each able to focus on different aspects of the topic while adding value as a whole, working together to reduce risk for the communities they serve.