Earthquake warning system

Nanometrics wins Government of Canada Contract to Provide the Infrastructure for Canada's Early Earthquake Warning System

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Thursday, May 6, 2021

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b'OTTAWA, Ontario, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Nanometrics announced today that it has been awarded a Natural Resource Canada (NRCan) contract to supply the Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) Equipment and Services for a new Canadian EEW detection and monitoring network.\nNRCan is developing a Canada-wide earthquake detection system that will provide up to tens of seconds of warning in advance of the strong, damaging waves of an earthquake; and will alert Government Operations Centres and Critical Infrastructure Operators so they can undertake measures to ensure public safety and limit the economic impact.\nOver the next four years, Nanometrics will deploy a solution composed of the following:\nTitanSMA Accelerograph - a Class A Strong motion accelerograph designed for high precision observational and structural engineering applications, where scientists and engineers require exceptional dynamic range over a wide frequency band.\nApollo Server Data Acquisition and Archiving system - Server software system that enables installation on-premise as well as use in hosted configurations.\nNanometrics will draw on its experience in the design and installation of complete networks, including recent full-turnkey national EEW systems.\n"As a Canadian company, we are proud to continue to build on our long-standing partnership with NRCan, from refreshing the Canadian National Seismograph Network to now participating in the design and deployment of Canada\'s Earthquake Early Warning System."

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b'OTTAWA, Ontario, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Nanometrics announced today that it has been awarded a Natural Resource Canada (NRCan) contract to supply the Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) Equipment and Services for a new Canadian EEW detection and monitoring network.\nNRCan is developing a Canada-wide earthquake detection system that will provide up to tens of seconds of warning in advance of the strong, damaging waves of an earthquake; and will alert Government Operations Centres and Critical Infrastructure Operators so they can undertake measures to ensure public safety and limit the economic impact.\nOver the next four years, Nanometrics will deploy a solution composed of the following:\nTitanSMA Accelerograph - a Class A Strong motion accelerograph designed for high precision observational and structural engineering applications, where scientists and engineers require exceptional dynamic range over a wide frequency band.\nApollo Server Data Acquisition and Archiving system - Server software system that enables installation on-premise as well as use in hosted configurations.\nNanometrics will draw on its experience in the design and installation of complete networks, including recent full-turnkey national EEW systems.\n"As a Canadian company, we are proud to continue to build on our long-standing partnership with NRCan, from refreshing the Canadian National Seismograph Network to now participating in the design and deployment of Canada\'s Earthquake Early Warning System."
Bruce Townsend, General Manager Seismology and Executive Vice President, Nanometrics.\nAccording to NRCan, there are over 4000 earthquakes in Canada each year.
Of these 4000, only about 50 are generally felt.
The EEW system will be designed to alert for potentially harmful earthquakes along the west coast of British Columbia, the Ottawa River Valley, and the Saint Lawrence Seaway, and those occurring outside Canadian borders in the United States.\nNanometrics brings extensive experience in designing and deploying seismic networks and EEW systems in over 100 countries.\n'

ALERT FM Receives First Radio-Broadcast ShakeAlert® License to Deliver Messages to California, Oregon, and Washington

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Thursday, April 15, 2021

Disaster preparedness, Emergency management, Disaster management, ALERT FM, ShakeAlert, Earthquake warning system, Earthquake Early Warning, Alert messaging, Early warning system, Emergency population warning, Weather radio

During testing, ALERT FM has demonstrated alert delivery to users in 5 seconds or less.

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During testing, ALERT FM has demonstrated alert delivery to users in 5 seconds or less.
GSS is currently implementing ALERT FM to help protect and save lives across California, Oregon, and Washington.\nALERT FM is unique as it delivers alerts based on data from the USGS-managedShakeAlertsystem using the existing nationwide FM broadcasting network.
"We look forward to continuing to work together under this new agreement, which will provide GSS/Alert FM with real-time earthquake early warning alerts powered by ShakeAlert.
"\nIn the coming months, ALERT FM will integrate automated actions to accompany earthquake early warnings for sirens, accessible devices such as bed-shakers and other consumer electronic devices.

Valcom Earthquake Early Warning System Available for Schools, Hospitals, and Businesses

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Valcom Inc., has announced their Earthquake Early Warning System (VEEWS).

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Valcom Inc., has announced their Earthquake Early Warning System (VEEWS).
We are honored to have been selected by the USGS to provide earthquake early warning notifications, said John Mason, president of Valcom.
As a long-time provider of emergency notifications for events such as lockdowns, evacuations, and tsunamis, it is exciting to add early earthquake warning notifications.
ShakeAlert is an earthquake early warning system that detects significant earthquakes so quickly that alerts can reach many people before shaking arrives.

Strategic Response Partners Readies for Earthquake Responses and Offers Tips to Public for Staying Safe and Protecting Property

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Seismology, Mechanics, Geophysics, Geology, Earthquake, Quake, Earthquake warning system, Induced seismicity

The Salt Lake Valley of Utah experienced a 5.7 magnitude earthquake in March.

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The Salt Lake Valley of Utah experienced a 5.7 magnitude earthquake in March.
Earthquakes occur when rocks underground break along a fault line, resulting in seismic waves that cause the ground to shake.
This shaking can last for a few seconds or up to several minutes and can vary in the degree of strength.
There are additional preparedness tools such as mobile apps available for iPhonesand Androids that can provide statewide earthquake early-warning alerts.

One Year After Ridgecrest Earthquake, California Office of Emergency Services Urges Awareness and Planning

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020

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One year later, in recognition of the event, the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is reminding businesses and residents that tools and resources are available through the California Earthquake Early Warning System.

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One year later, in recognition of the event, the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is reminding businesses and residents that tools and resources are available through the California Earthquake Early Warning System.
With a few seconds of advance warning, MyShake users can take protective actions to Drop, Cover, and Hold On.
Last years Ridgecrest earthquake is a stark reminder that a seismic event can strike at any time with far reaching impact.
For official information about the California Earthquake Early Warning System, visit: earthquake.ca.gov and the Cal OES Newsroom .

Early Warning Labs Delivers the Only Commercially Licensed ShakeAlerts to People & Automated Systems Across Southern California during Recent M6.4 & M7.1 Earthquakes

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Monday, July 8, 2019

Disaster preparedness, Earthquake engineering, Disaster management, Emergency management, ShakeAlert, United States Geological Survey, Earthquake warning system, Earthquake Early Warning, Early warning system, Alert messaging, Automation, Warning system

I'm proud of our team and our partner the USGS for working relentlessly getting the early warning system ready for this exact scenario.

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I'm proud of our team and our partner the USGS for working relentlessly getting the early warning system ready for this exact scenario.
- Josh Bashioum Early Warning Labs Founder
"The ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning System and its over 50 partners in California, Oregon, and Washington continue to improve the delivery of ShakeAlerts to people and automated systems.
The Early Warning Labs system functioned and delivered alerts properly to clients across Southern California.
Early Warning Labs delivers this ShakeAlert and allows for automated actions to take place on-site including the automation of mechanical interfaces and public audio alerts.

China's First Earthquake Early Warning System on Internet Screen Launched in Chengdu Hi-tech Zone

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Monday, June 10, 2019

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CHENGDU, China, June 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- OnMay 22, Chengdu Hi-tech Institute of Care-Life, which focuses on the research and development of earthquake early warning technology,and Beijing Kuyun Interactive Technology Co., Ltd. signed a cooperation agreement and officially launched China's first earthquake early warning system on the internet.

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CHENGDU, China, June 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- OnMay 22, Chengdu Hi-tech Institute of Care-Life, which focuses on the research and development of earthquake early warning technology,and Beijing Kuyun Interactive Technology Co., Ltd. signed a cooperation agreement and officially launched China's first earthquake early warning system on the internet.
After the system is activated and once an earthquake occurs, the large screen of the internet installed with Kuyun module will send an early warning before the arrival of the earthquake, reminding users to avoid risks and thus reducing casualties.
Wang Tun, director of Chengdu Hi-tech Institute of Care-Life, believes that theearthquake early warning system will provide risk-avoiding information services to hundreds of millions of people.
Since the occurrence ofthe devastating earthquake in Wenchuan of Sichuan province, the earthquake early warning technology developed by Chengdu Hi-techInstitute of Care-Life and its partner has achieved breakthroughs in China's earthquake early warning technology from scratch, making China the third country in the world with earthquake early warning capabilities after Mexico and Japan.

China's First Earthquake Early Warning System on Internet Screen Launched in Chengdu Hi-tech Zone

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Monday, June 10, 2019

Seismology, Chengdu, Earthquake warning system, Mechanics, Earthquake Early Warning, Earthquake, Sichuan, Geology, Natural hazards, Sichuan earthquake

On 22nd May, Chengdu Hi-tech Institute of Care-Life and Beijing Kuyun Interactive Technology Co., Ltd. signed a cooperation agreement and officially launched China's first earthquake early warning system on the internet.

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On 22nd May, Chengdu Hi-tech Institute of Care-Life and Beijing Kuyun Interactive Technology Co., Ltd. signed a cooperation agreement and officially launched China's first earthquake early warning system on the internet.
Wang Tun, director of Chengdu Hi-tech Institute of Care-Life, believes thatthe earthquake early warning system will providerisk-avoiding information services to hundreds of millions of people.
In fact, the launching of the earthquake early warning system onthe internet screen is an extension of the existing television earthquake early warning service.
Since the occurrence of the devastating earthquake in Wenchuan of Sichuan province, the earthquake early warning technology developed by Chengdu Hi-techInstitute of Care-Life and its partner has achieved breakthroughs in China's earthquake early warning technology from scratch, making China the third country in the world with earthquake early warning capabilities after Mexico and Japan.

Public Television Delivers First-Ever Earthquake Early Warning In Under Three Seconds

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Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Television, Emergency management, Broadcasting, America's Public Television Stations, APTS, Earthquake warning system, Earthquake Early Warning, Warning system, Early warning system, Datacasting, PBS

"Public broadcasters in California are true pioneers in public safety, demonstrating the lifesaving power of public television's datacasting infrastructure," said Patrick Butler , president and chief executive officer of America's Public Television Stations (APTS).

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"Public broadcasters in California are true pioneers in public safety, demonstrating the lifesaving power of public television's datacasting infrastructure," said Patrick Butler , president and chief executive officer of America's Public Television Stations (APTS).
"Our research finds that the overwhelming majority of Californians say they want public television to play a role in providing earthquake early warnings.
Potential benefits of an earthquake early warning system include:
Public Warning Alert individuals to drop, cover and hold on or safely stop vehicles.
America's public television stations are committed to three essential public service missions: education, public safety and civic leadership.