FEMA provides leadership and support to reduce losses from all types of hazards through a program of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. FEMA’s activities under the National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program (NEHRP) contribute to the Program mission: “To develop, disseminate, and promote knowledge, tools, and practices for earthquake risk reduction — through coordinated multidisciplinary interagency partnerships among the NEHRP agencies and their stakeholders — that improve the nation’s earthquake resilience in public safety, economic strength, and national security. www.fema.gov/

Computers and Structures, Inc. is recognized globally as the pioneering leader in software tools for structural and earthquake engineering. Software from CSI is backed by more than four decades of research and development, making it the trusted choice of sophisticated design professionals everywhere.  www.csiamerica.com

Degenkolb Engineers is an employee-owned company with a staff that has grown steadily to over 140 people. Founded in 1940, the firm provides a wide spectrum of structural engineering services to architects, Fortune 500 companies and other corporations, healthcare institutions, major universities, school districts, historic building owners, and government entities. The firm is distinguished by the use of the latest analytical techniques, regular employment of performance-based design principles, as well as the ability to express complex technical issues in ordinary language. The staff is directly involved in technical innovation through participation in the development of better techniques, seismic codes, and evaluation guidelines. A strong commitment to improved seismic safety has been evident throughout Degenkolb’s history. Earthquake reconnaissance on a global level has been an integral part of its culture for more than 40 years. The insight gained allows professional staff to provide a unique style of engineering to clients in seismic risk zones. For more information, visit www.degenklob.com

Kinemetrics, Inc. is a global provider of information-driven End-to-End solutions based on its high quality hardware and software that deliver highly efficient seismic products. With our industry–leading solutions backed by exceptional service and support, our team of earthquake engineers, geoscientists, and information technologists is an essential part of moving visions forward. Certified in accordance with ISO 9001:2008, no other company in the world offers a more comprehensive range of solutions that matter most to overcoming today’s seismic challenges. Our brands are respected. They’re experienced. They’re diverse. They’re forward thinking. And this is why Kinemetrics is the premier partner for those who seek actionable solutions that take seismic resilience further, faster. For more information, visit www.kmi.com

Turning Technologies creates industry-leading instructional, assessment delivery and data collection solutions for a wide range of learning environments. Founded in 2002, the company began with the development of response technology that was affordable, user-friendly and better documented so that users could easily grasp its benefits. Today, over 20 million response devices have been deployed to military bases and academies, K-12 schools, universities and businesses worldwide. www.turningtechnologies.com

MTS Systems Corporation has worked side-by-side with engineers since 1966 in a wide range of industries to solve complex challenges. Their high-performance testing and sensing solutions are deployed around the world, enabling precise control of forces and motions as well as real-time feedback that optimizes performance. With more than four decades of real-world experience, MTS Systems Corporation is equipped to help their customers adapt to change, anticipate new requirements and take on even the most difficult tasks with speed and confidence. www.mts.com

Portland Bureau of Emergency Management utilizes planning, training and exercises to continually develop and sustain the city’s mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery capabilities. These capabilities minimize the loss of life and property and protect the environment from emergencies and significant disruptions. www.portlandoregon.gov/pbem

 The Cascadia Region Earthquake Workgroup (CREW) was formed in the late 1990s to address the regional nature of earthquake hazards in the Pacific Northwest. CREW is a coalition of private and public representatives working together to improve the ability of communities throughout the Cascadia Region to reduce the effects of earthquakes and related hazards, such as tsunami. We work to build stronger relationships within and between the public, private, academic and other non profit organizations located and/or operating throughout the Cascaida region, which stretches from northern California to British Columbia.

The California Earthquake Authority (CEA) is a publicly managed, privately funded organization that provides catastrophe residential earthquake insurance and encourages Californians to reduce their risk of earthquake loss. People choosing CEA insurance get peace-of-mind from knowing they can repair, rebuild, or replace their covered property that may be damaged by the next catastrophic earthquake. For more information, visit www.EarthquakeAuthority.com

The Applied Technology Council (ATC) is a nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation established in 1973 through the efforts of the Structural Engineers Association of California. ATC's mission is to develop and promote state-of-the-art, user-friendly engineering resources and applications for use in mitigating the effects of natural and other hazards on the built environment. ATC also identifies and encourages needed research and develops consensus opinions on structural engineering issues in a nonproprietary format. ATC thereby fulfills a unique role in funded information transfer. www.atcouncil.org 

Oregon State University (OSU) College of Engineering, founded in 1889, has a long history of graduating world-class engineers who have made major impacts on civilization through significant contributions in science and technology. By emphasizing authentic, experiential engineering experiences within its curriculum, OSU equips students with the knowledge, skills, and passion to advance innovative solutions to today is most complex engineering challenges. www.engineering.oregonstate.edu