I was honored when David Gonzalez asked me to be a member of Team 1. I felt sad for those affected by the strong M7.1 earthquake in Central Mexico and joining the team seemed to be a way for me… Continue Reading
Team 1 – We are here, Not sure what to expect... This journey started on Tuesday, September 19th, 2017 while I was attending a conference in Sacramento, CA. Soon after the conference began, the devastating M7.1 earthquake hit the central… Continue Reading
8 Engineers, 3 Offices, 1 Mission: Improve Community Resilience Aiding the local engineering community in performing safety assessments is a critical step in community recovery after an earthquake. Reid Middleton is fielding two small earthquake teams to conduct volunteer safety… Continue Reading
Alaska: a land so vast and sparsely populated it placed last in the 2015 U.S. Census Bureau’s population density calculation at 1.3 persons per square mile (49th place went to Wyoming with 6.0 persons per square mile). Known for its… Continue Reading
We live in a world full of hazards that have the potential for causing injuries, damage to property, loss of materials, or reduce our ability to perform. The key word is potential for hazards. We hardly recognize many significant hazards… Continue Reading