Facilitating the use and application of HAZUS
throughout FEMA Region VI

New Madrid Earthquake
Congressional Working Group

Congressman Marion Berry ((D-AR, 1st) announced on December 21, 2005 that he has formed a New Madrid Earthquake Congressional Working Group with colleagues whose districts lie along the New Madrid Seismic zone. The working Group will help local communities develop emergency plans, improve regional communication, and equip local first responders in anticipation of a potentially dangerous earthquake.