The presentation will include “lessons learned” from recent earthquakes and
implications for the Central United States.
• Earthquake History, Current Activity, and Scientific
Uncertainties in the New Madrid Seismic Zone
• Estimating the Earthquake Hazard and Vulnerability
• Local Factors Controlling Ground Shaking
• Potential Impacts for Collierville
The Town of Collierville is organizing this town meeting to raise awareness of earthquake hazards in our community. Local officials and Emergency Management representatives will be on hand for a meet-and-greet with refreshments. Door prizes will be given away and include emergency Backpacks and Preparedness tools. Don’t miss this chance to be informed,
BE READY!
OVERVIEW FOR COLLIERVILLE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS
6:30-7:00 Reception and Refreshments
7:00-7:45 Living in Earthquake Country - Gary Patterson
7:45-8:00 Collierville Prepares - Mayor Stan Joyner, Local EMA, CERT
CENTER FOR EARTHQUAKE RESEARCH AND INFORMATION
THURSDAY, JULY 15TH
HARRELL PERFORMING ARTS THEATER
440 West Powell Road
Featured speaker Gary Patterson is the Information Services Director and Geologist at the University of Memphis Center for Earthquake Research and Information (CERI) and Executive Director of the West Tennessee Seismic Safety Commission. He is a native Memphian who has studied earthquakes in the U.S. and abroad for the past 15 years.
