25 Years of NEHRP: A Natural Disasters Roundtable Forum

National Academy Of Sciences, Washington DC

Investigators

Abstract

The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) is reaching a major milestone, its 25th anniversary. Created in 1977, NEHRP is comprised of four agencies - the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Geological Survey, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology - that have complementary roles in furthering earthquake research and application in the nation. This workshop is being organized by the National Academies through its Natural Disasters Roundtable, which provides a venue for researchers and policy makers to discuss key issues related to disaster reduction and preparedness. The focus of the one- day workshop, which will be held on February 20, 2003, will be on the accomplishments of the multi-agency program since its inception and future challenges. The workshop will be open to the public, and participants will be drawn from the research and practitioner communities. A summary of the meeting will be made available to the public through the National Academies web site.