EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC

OAKLAND, California, 94612-1934 United States

Mission Statement

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.

About This Cause

Mission Statement The objective of the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute is to reduce earthquake risk by (1) advancing the science and practice of earthquake engineering, (2) improving understanding of the impact of earthquakes on the physical, social, economic, political, and cultural environment, and (3) advocating comprehensive and realistic measures for reducing the harmful effects of earthquakes. Vision and Role EERI’s Vision: A world in which potential earthquake losses are widely understood and for which prudent steps have been taken to address those risks. EERI’s Role: EERI is a leader in earthquake investigations and in the dissemination of earthquake risk reduction information both in the US and globally in cooperation with its international partners. EERI will fulfill its role through the following activities: Fostering a sense of shared commitment among the diverse communities dedicated to earthquake risk management Promoting research Facilitating the exchange of information among members and others, and Forging a consensus and speaking with a common voice to public forums and legislative bodies on behalf of the diverse risk management community.

EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC
499 14Th St Ste 220
OAKLAND, California 94612-1934
United States
Phone 510-451-0905
Unique Identifier 946082215