This legislation represents a sensible, long-term investment that will pay for itself many times over in saved lives and reduced property losses.
Seismic monitoring forms the foundation for all earthquake warning and mitigation efforts.
Accurate, complete, and timely seismic information is critical to researchers and emergency professionals. NEES will interconnect earthquake engineering research facilities and upgrade and expand major earthquake testing facilities. The new initiatives authorized in this bill will move earthquake science and engineering into the next century, improving warning times and leading to safer structures and building designs. This bill will strengthen our Nation's ability to prepare for and cope with earthquakes.