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Around the world urban communities are taking stock of their exposure to earthquakes and developing plans to be more prepared and resilient. Panelists present case studies on disaster resilience programs in Haiti, Nepal, and New Zealand and relate lessons for similar efforts in the U.S. This program complements the exhibition Designing for Disaster, which is open to attendees before the talk.

Panelists:
Amod Dixit, executive director, National Society for Earthquake Technology
David Lallemant, Stanford Univeristy, PhD candidate
Elizabeth McNaughton, general manager strategy and government relations, New Zealand Red Cross
Joselito Garcia Ruiz, regional disaster program officer, American Red Cross, Greater Los Angeles Region (moderator)

1.5 LU HSW (AIA) / 1.5 CM (AICP) / 1.5 PDH (LA CES)

$12 Members; $12 Students; $20 Non-members. Prepaid registration required. Walk-in registration based on availability.

International Urban Disaster Resillience is generously supported by the American Red Cross. 

Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Registration is for event planning purposes only and does not guarantee a seat. Online registration for Museum programs closes at midnight the day before the scheduled program.

The Museum's award-winning Shop and Firehook Café are open for one hour prior to the start of the program. Shop and Café hours are subject to change.

Photo: Debris crushed a car outside the Christchurch Catholic Cathedral after an earthquake rocked Christchurch, New Zealand, Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011. AP Photo/NZPA, David Wethey.