Seismic In Seattle: Earthquakes And Tsunamis Lessons In Risk Management-Seismic In Seattle: Earthquakes And Tsunamis Lessons In Risk Management

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Mark Pierre-Picard, a seasoned professional with nearly 30 years of experience in structural and natural hazard engineering, presented a webinar titled "Seismic in Seattle: Lessons in Earthquake Risk Management." He has consulted on earthquake exposures for international organizations and conducted post-earthquake investigations following significant events worldwide. Mark highlighted the importance of understanding hazards, building vulnerabilities, and exposure to manage risk effectively. He discussed the potential impacts of a magnitude 9 earthquake in the Pacific Northwest, focusing on structural resiliency and the significance of early warning systems. Mark shared insights from past earthquakes in Chile and Japan, emphasizing the benefits of proactive measures such as retrofits and preparedness. He addressed the challenges posed by fire following earthquakes and the importance of resilient communities in mitigating losses. Mark also touched on the adoption of building codes in Seattle, Washington, and Portland, Oregon, while stressing the need for risk assessments and mitigation strategies to protect assets and ensure the functionality of buildings and infrastructure post-earthquake.

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Date of Publication: February 21, 2017
Duration: 63 minutes

“Engineering-Based" risk modeling can be employed to quantify and manage earthquake risk. This webinar highlights underwriting concerns utilizing earthquake observations and lessons from losses.

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Module Loss Control & Claims

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Mark Pierre-Picard

structural engineering

natural hazard engineering

earthquake risk management

seismic hazards

building vulnerabilities

magnitude 9 earthquake

resilient communities

building codes

risk assessments