[CEUS-earthquake-hazards] 2010 "Earthquakes: Mean Business" -- Friday, Feb 5 -- St. Louis University

[Oliver Boyd]

Greetings, all.
 
Please help us get the word out about the 2010 "Earthquakes:  Mean Business"
event, planned for Friday, February 5, 2010.  The venue this year is the
Wool Ballroom in the Busch Student Center at St. Louis University.
 
A press release follows announcing the event.  If you agree that this may be
of interest to your co-workers, professional associates, clients, industry
contacts, or others, please feel free to distribute this as appropriate.
 
Being an all-volunteer event, we rely only on word-of-mouth to help us get
the word out.  Last year, we had a standing-room only crowd fill a 330-seat
auditorium -- and there was a waiting list of more than 50.
 
Hope you can join us!
 
Earthquake Insight LLC
Phyllis J. Steckel, RG
PO Box 2002
Washington, MO 63090
636-239-4013
psteckel at charter.net
 
 
 
³Earthquakes:  Mean Business² Planned for Friday, February 5
16th annual moves to St. Louis University
 
The 16th Annual ³Earthquakes:  Mean Business² program will be held on
Friday, February 5, from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm in St. Louis, Mo.  Doors open
at 7:30 am.  Due to increasing popularity, the 2010 program will be held at
a new location:  in the Wool Ballroom, in the Busch Student Center, at St.
Louis University.  There is no cost to attend.
 
The purpose of the program is to increase awareness of earthquake hazards
and earthquake risks in the central US and how business and government can
better prepare for it.
 
There will also be exhibit booths and handouts available, providing more
information on the central US earthquake issue.  Light refreshments will
also be provided at the morning and afternoon breaks.
 
            This free program is planned by the regional geoscience,
engineering, and business continuity communities, and generously hosted by
the Earth & Atmospheric Science Department of St. Louis University.  The
event is especially presented for those in the public and private sector who
are interested in earthquake hazards, earthquake risks, risk mitigation,
business continuity, emergency planning, emergency management, and citizen
preparedness.  It is especially for those who are in a position to minimize
earthquake risks.
 
            In the morning plenary session, speakers will address the
geological, engineering, historical, planning, and political realities of
the central US earthquake issue.  In the afternoon, a selection of break-out
sessions is planned.  Break-out sessions will include business continuity
planning, emergency communications, earthquake scenarios, and what happened
during the 1811-12 New Madrid earthquakes.  St. Louis University¹s
Earthquake Center will also be open for tours throughout the afternoon.
 
            The online registration link is at www.gatewayccc.us/earthquake
.  Online registration is strongly suggested in case of last-minute
logistical changes ­ such as in 2007, when a major ice storm pre-empted the
entire program.  Email confirmation notices will be sent within 10 days
after online registration.
 
All-day parking will be available at the reduced rate of $5.00 for
participants in St. Louis University¹s Laclede Garage, located on the
southwest corner of Laclede and Grand.  There are four informal dining spots
located inside the Busch Student Center, and several others are within
walking distance.
 
            Please help get the word out:  share this invitation with others
you know who may be interested, such as co-workers, industry peers, local
professional associations, as well as your circle of friends and
acquaintances. 
 
            The volunteers and hosts of the 16th Annual ³Earthquakes:  Mean
Business² program look forward to the 2010 event.  If you have any questions
about the program or registration, please contact tjb0000 at swbell.net.
 
Earthquake Insight LLC
Phyllis J. Steckel, RG
PO Box 2002
Washington, MO 63090
636-239-4013
psteckel at charter.net

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