Project Objectives

Our Mission

Improve understanding of the earthquake hazard in the Las Vegas Valley and assess and improve the state of preparedness of the area’s population and structures for the next big earthquake.

Our Collaborators

The University of Nevada Las Vegas Research Foundation is teamed with the University of Nevada Las Vegas Colleges of Science and Engineering, Washington State University, and New Mexico Tech for the purpose of this project sponsored by the United States Department of Energy-Office of Science.


	Tip #1: Preparing Water Heaters Fires from damaged water heaters are one of the biggest causes of damage from an earthquake. Be sure to properly secure your water heater to the wall.

TO CONTACT US:

University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Engineering Geophysics Laboratory
4505 Maryland Parkway, TBE B173
Las Vegas, NV 89154-4015
Phone: 702-895-2636
Fax: 702-895-4914

DISCLAIMER:

The recommendations, suggestions, descriptions, and illustrations provided on this website are intended to improve earthquake preparedness; however, they do not guarantee the safety of an individual, structure, or facility. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Earthquakes in Southern Nevada Project, and the Principal Investigators do not assume liability for any injury, death, property damage, loss of revenue, or any other reason that occurs in connection with an earthquake or otherwise.