National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: A Comprehensive Guide to Mitigating Risks and Losses

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program NEHRP

The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program NEHRP is a joint effort of the United States government med at mitigating the impact and potential losses from earthquakes. Initiated in 1977 by Congress, NEHRP serves as an umbrella program that unites four federal agencies to coordinate efforts for reducing earthquake risks. These agencies are:

• Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA

• National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST

• National Science Foundation NSF

• United States Geological Survey USGS

Moreover, NEHRP collaborates with state and local governments, universities, research institutions, professional organizations, trade associations, businesses, among other partners.

Explore more about the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Programprogramnehrp.

Most Recent Updates

• New Publication: Improving Performance of Buildings in Very High-Seismic Regions Volumes 1 and 2 FEMA P-2343 - Released March 2024.

• Access Other Materials: Visit our Earthquake Resources Librarylibrary for more publications.

Managing Earthquake Risk

Learn about funding opportunities, seismic building code standards, trning programs, contact information and hazard mapping resources through the following links:

• State Assistance Funding Sources

• Seismic Building Codes

• Educational Trnings

• Contact Information: Reach out to relevant experts for support.

• Earthquake Hazard Maps

• Publications: Explore our Earthquake Publication Librarylibrary for comprehensive guides and reports.

• Insurance Options: Understand the benefits of earthquake insurance plans.

• Preparedness Resources: Check out Ready.govready for individual and community readiness steps.

Mitigation Best Practices

Learn from real-world examples of successful risk-reduction projects that have been partially or fully funded by the NEHRP-related assistance programs.

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