Drop...cover...hold on! You may think you're prepared for the "Big One,” but is Los Angeles? New research from the Southern California Earthquake Center suggests that our previous estimations of the degree of ground-shaking may not be as accurate as we thought, meaning our city has some work to do in preparing for the next big quake.

Join us as we explore the implications of this dramatic new research on real estate developers, policy makers and ultimately, the resilience of Los Angeles itself. This program convenes a panel of industry experts ready to tackle this issue before the next quake topples the city.

KEYNOTE:
John Vidale
Dean's Professor, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences; Director, Southern California Earthquake Center

PANELISTS:
Ryan Arba MPA '10 (Moderator)
Branch Chief, Earthquake and Tsunami Program, California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

Marissa Aho '06
Chief Resilience Officer, Los Angeles

Christine Goulet
Executive Science Director for Special Projects, Southern California Earthquake Center

Jennifer McElyea MRED '06
Managing Director, Watt Investment Companies

Registration includes appetizers, hosted bar and valet parking (available on 7th Street between Figueroa and Francisco). For those taking Metro, exit at the 7th Street / Metro Center station.

We look forward to seeing you on September 26.

This event is proudly presented by the USC Alumni Real Estate Network; Southern California Earthquake Center; USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences; and USC Price School of Public Policy.