"Earthquake Hazards Update and how the ShakeAlert Early Warning System Can Reduce Losses"

Cost: SEAW Members and Students - FREE | Non-Members - $15

PDH: 1 Hour PDH certificates will be emailed to attendees after the webinar.

About the Presentation:

Bill will provide an overview of recent work that illuminates Washington earthquake hazards. Bill will also introduce the ShakeAlert earthquake warning system and how it has evolved into an important tool for loss reduction.

About the Presenter:

Bill Steele
University of Washington
Pacific Northwest Seismic Network

Bill Steele has directed the Educational Outreach and Communications Program for the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN) at the University of Washington, since 1993. He also serves as the ShakeAlert Regional Technical Coordinator for Washington State. Bill collaborates with companies and public agencies to identify opportunities to implement automated loss reduction actions triggered by ShakeAlert. He is also working to document how EEW can be used to reduce injuries and economic losses during an earthquake and speed recovery. Bill assisted the Whitehouse Office of Science and Technology Policy in the development of the Whitehouse Earthquake Resilience Summit in February 2016 which focused on development of the promise of the ShakeAlert system.

Bill also works closely with news reporters and filmmakers to provide hazards information and coordinates scientist involvement in development accurate and interesting news reports and documentaries.