USRC Resources

​​ Explore videos, white papers and technical references available courtesy of the US Resiliency Council

Videos

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Videos

A short introduction to the US Resiliency Council

USRC Executive Director Evan Reis participates in press conference with state and local leaders

Evan Reis’ interview with the California Earthquake Authority

Keynote Address by Evan Reis, Executive Director of the U.S. Resiliency Council, to the 2018 PNWER Summit in Spokane Washington

Evan Reis From the U.S> Resiliency Council talks about resilience in the context of buildings, businesses, & communities

Watch Evan Reis at this historic event on 10/10/2019. Earthquakes will happen, but they don’t have to be a disaster.

Evan Reis 10/10/2019 Creating A Safer LA County Downtown LA Edition

Fact Sheets

USRC 10 Misconceptions

USRC 10 Misconceptions

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USRC Building Rating System

USRC Building Rating System

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USRC Explained

USRC Explained

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USRC Architects Brochure

USRC Architects Brochure

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USRC Value of Building Rating Systems

USRC Value of Building Rating Systems

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USRC Welded Steel Moment Frames

USRC Welded Steel Moment Frames

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USRC Rating Types

USRC Rating Types

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USRC-Getting-to-Silver

USRC-Getting-to-Silver

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USRC-Safe-at-Home 04012020

USRC-Safe-at-Home 04012020

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White Papers and Research

Economic Benefits of Earthquake Resistant Design White Paper - Part 1

Economic Benefits of Earthquake Resistant Design White Paper – Part 1

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Economic Benefits of Earthquake Resistant Buildings Whitepaper - Part 2

Economic Benefits of Earthquake Resistant Buildings Whitepaper -Part 2

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2-22-18 Whitepaper Final

2-22-18 Whitepaper Final

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Usrc Tiltup Seismic Retrofit Study - Presentation

USRC Tiltup Seismic Retrofit Study – Presentation

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Technical Guides

USRC Implementation Manual Final

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SEAONC Earthquake Performance Rating System Users Guide

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SEAONC Earthquake Performance Rating System ASCE 41-13 Translation

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FEMA P58 - SP3 Training

FEMA P-58 Volume 1

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FEMA P58 – SP3 Training

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Residential Resilience Advantage Mortgage Concept

Residential Resilience Advantage Mortgage Concept

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REDi_Final Version 1.0_October 2013

REDi_Final Version 1.0_October 2013

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LA Resilient by Design

LA Resilient by Design

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