First annual meeting held in Seattle. Second annual meeting held in Portland. 1998 - CREW contracts for its first Executive Director. CREW includes members from public utilities, major corporations, academia, and State emergency management who have assumed leadership roles, thus allowing FEMA and the USGS to assume support roles rather than a coordination role. The membership of CREW is open to business, scientific and government organizations and other entities with an interest in Cascadia Region earthquake risk mitigation.
CREW includes a board of directors, support team, and project teams.
Board of Directors Elected from the General Membership each year. Described in bylaws . Meet four times per year. Support Team Provides administrative and logistical support and scientific advice to the Board of Directors and project teams. Includes all CREW officers.