SEPT 5 & 6 2024

LA Convention Center

Mark Benthien: Speaking at the Disaster Expo California

Mark Benthien

Executive Director  -  Earthquake Country Alliance

The Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety: Prepare to Survive and Recover!

Learn key actions for each of the Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety: what to do before, during, and after earthquakes to improve and maintain safety. Attendees will be given "Action Plan" workbooks for taking notes for what they can do at home, work, and elsewhere, and free earthquake fastening materials.

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Mark Benthien will be speaking in the following theatres:

Keynote 2 - Thursday 13.15 - 13.45: The Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety: Prepare to Survive and Recover!

About Mark Benthien

Mark Benthien is Director for Communication, Education, and Outreach for the Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC) at the University of Southern California (USC) where he works to increase earthquake and tsunami awareness and to reduce loss. Mark is also Executive Director of the statewide Earthquake Country Alliance, which organizes the annual Great California ShakeOut Earthquake Drill. He was recognized as a White House “Champion of Change” for expanding ShakeOut drills worldwide, which have involved more than 68 million people worldwide. He also manages TsunamiZone.org which supports participation in California Tsunami Preparedness Week along with activities in other states and countries.