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Hurricane Idalia Disaster Response Message
NCSEA is monitoring Hurricane Idalia as it rapidly intensifies in the Gulf of Mexico. Idalia is forecast to intensify into a Category 3 hurricane before making landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast early tomorrow. The storm is expected to have peak sustained winds between 111 and 129 mph and a storm surge of up to 12 feet. Accordingly, Florida residents should heed any advice given by state and local officials, including the …
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NCSEA Message and Resources Regarding Disaster Response
The devastation and loss of life in Turkey and Syria resulting from the recent earthquakes have caused an outpouring of support and response from around the world. The pictures and stories that have been shared are truly staggering, and the recovery efforts will clearly continue for the foreseeable future. NCSEA, our state-level member organizations, and practicing structural engineers throughout the United States are …
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How Structural Engineers Can Assist in Natural Disaster Relief Efforts
Register as a Second Responder to Perform Post-Disaster Assessment As Structural Engineers, opportunities exist for you to assist now and in the future to help communities recover from the devastation of natural disasters. If you have post-disaster training and want to help in the future, register on the ICC/NCSEA Volunteer System at www.disasterresponse.org
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Call to Action
2021 Call to Action Update: One Year of DEI Progress As leading professional institutions of the structural engineering profession, we unequivocally denounce the senseless death of George Floyd. This and other tragic events of recent weeks have brought forth numerous stories from our members who have suffered discrimination, injustice, or intimidation, or have feared for their safety. We must …
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A Grateful Industry Recognizes Structural Engineers on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11
As the nation solemnly marks the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we'd like to take a moment to thank a very special group of people who answered the call and offered their expertise in a time of great need: structural engineers. As first responders combed through the debris at ground zero, engineers, many of whom were affiliated with the Structural Engineers Association of New York or other member organizations of the …
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NCSEA Launches Campaign to Brand, Promote Structural Engineering Profession
Celebrating the Contributions of Structural Engineering Excellence (SEE) Above and Beyond The National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA) launched a brand and marketing initiative to raise awareness of the structural engineering profession’s vital contribution to society. The campaign’s tagline, “We SEE Above and Beyond.TM” describes the valuable ways structural engineers contribute …
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