Useful Links
	Applied Technology Council (ATC) The Applied Technology Council is a nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation established in 1971 through the efforts of the Structural Engineers Association of California. ATC's mission is to develop state-of-the-art, user-friendly engineering resources and applications for use in mitigating the effects of natural and other hazards on the built environment. ATC also identifies and encourages needed research and develops consensus opinions on structural engineering issues in a nonproprietary format. ATC thereby fulfills a unique role in funded information transfer.
	Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC) The Building Seismic Safety Council was established in 1979 under the auspices of the National Institute of Building Sciences as an entirely new type of instrument for dealing with the complex regulatory, technical, social, and economic issues involved in developing and promulgating building earthquake risk mitigation regulatory provisions that are national in scope. By bringing together in the BSSC all of the needed expertise and all relevant public and private interests, it was believed that issues related to the seismic safety of the built environment could be resolved and jurisdictional problems overcome through authoritative guidance and assistance backed by a broad consensus.
	California Seismic Safety Commission (CSSC) The CSSC is a California state agency that advises the Governor, the Legislature, and the public on earthquake policy related issues. We develop and monitor seismic risk mitigation programs, hold monthly hearings, and sponsor legislation regarding seismic safety. The Mission of the Seismic Safety Commission is to provide decision makers and the general public with cost-effective recommendations to reduce earthquake losses and speed recovery.
	The Consortium of Organizations for Strong-Motion Observation Systems
	Consortium of Universities for Research in Earthquake Engineering (CUREE) CUREE is a nonprofit organization formed to promote and conduct research and educational activities related to earthquake hazard mitigation. Their collection of university earthquake research laboratory, library, computer and faculty resources is among the most extensive in the United States.
	Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) The Earthquake Engineering Research Institute is a national, nonprofit, technical society of engineers, geoscientists, architects, planners, public officials, and social scientists. EERI members include researchers, practicing professionals, educators, government officials, and building code regulators.
	Earthquake Information Network (EQNet) EQNet is maintained by a consortium of national, regional, and state organizations working to share earthquake-related information and promote earthquake safety. The purpose of EQNET is to provide access to a comprehensive and up-to-date list of Internet resources about earthquakes and the issues surrounding them.
	Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) FEMA, founded in 1979, is an independent agency of the federal government, reporting to the President. Since its founding in 1979, FEMA's mission has been to reduce loss of life and property and protect our nation's critical infrastructure from all types of hazards through a comprehensive, risk-based, emergency management program of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.
	GeoHazards International (GHI) GeoHazards International was established in 1993 as a nonprofit organization to reduce death and injury caused by earthquakes in the world's most vulnerable communities.
	JAMA Earthquake Preparedness Website This site contains a large collection of information regarding various aspects of earthquake preparedness. It also contains a large collection of earthquake damage slides.
	Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research (MCEER) MCEER is a national center of excellence that develops and applies knowledge and advanced technologies to reduce earthquake losses. Headquartered at the University at Buffalo, the Center was established in 1986 by the National Science Foundation (NSF) as the country's first National Center for Earthquake Engineering Research (NCEER)
	National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) NIST's mission is to strengthen the U.S. economy and improve the quality of life by working with industry to develop and apply technology, measurements, and standards. It carries out this mission through four major programs, each one addressing different components of the technology pipeline.
	Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center (PEER) PEER is a consortium of western universities working in partnership with business, industry, and government to identify and to reduce through performance-based engineering, earthquake risks to life safety and to the economy.
	SAC Joint Venture The SAC Joint Venture was formed in mid-1994 with the specific goal of investigating the damage to welded steel moment frame buildings in the 1994 Northridge earthquake and developing repair techniques and new design approaches to minimize damage to steel moment frame buildings in future earthquakes. From the outset, it was recognized that an interdisciplinary approach to the solution was required, involving practicing structural engineers, engineering researchers, and building officials and other representatives of regulatory agencies. The directors of the three Joint Venture partners - the Structural Engineers Association of California (SEAOC), the Applied Technology Council (ATC), and California Universities for Research in Earthquake Engineering (CUREe)- realized that their diverse memberships were uniquely qualified in this regard, and the SAC Joint Venture was formed.
	Structural Engineers International Structural Engineers International web site is the gateway to structural engineering associations and timely design information. This website also provides a list-server and discussion opportunities for structural engineering issues.
	United States Geological Survey (USGS) The USGS serves the Nation by providing reliable scientific information to: 1) describe and understand the Earth; 2) minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; 3) manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; and 4) enhance and protect our quality of life. USGS is the main provider of earthquake hazard information for the United States and its territories.