News

Great American Shakeout Exercise

Great American Shakeout Exercise

Photo: WNAX


Region 8 of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, based in Denver, held their annual “Great Shakeout” exercise last week.
Sean McGowan, Earthquake Program Manager for Region 8, says while rare in the region, its good to be prepared for possible shakers….https://on.soundcloud.com/Ge6Je

McGowan says despite relative stability, there may be unknown underground fault lines in the region…..https://on.soundcloud.com/5Ar3K

McGowan says earthquake mitigation can be paired with other types of disaster preparation….https://on.soundcloud.com/TYnB7

McGowan says western Nebraska and South Dakota have had several reported ground shakers over the past few years.