Return to top. The ANSS-CR was initially organized at an informal meeting in Memphis on May 15, 2000. The committee met formally at the Annual EERI meeting in St. Louis on May 31, 2000. The purpose of this meeting was to make a few basic decisions and discuss directions in which to move forward. The meeting was open to all who wished to attend.
Minutes are available.
Return to top. Proposed areal extent of region finalized. The tier of states from North Dakato to Texas will be logistically challenging. West Texas is better suited for inclusion within the Intermountain West region. Further, particularly with respect to Emergency Management Agencies, it was strongly recommended to draw administrative boundaries along state lines.