WEST TENNESSEE SEISMIC SAFETY COMMISSION

WTSSC.ORG

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE: August 12, 2023                                                                               CONTACT: Gary Patterson 901 229 4764

WEST TN SEISMIC SAFETY COMMISSION BOARD MEETS

Thursday, August 31, 2023

Humboldt Municipal Building

1521 Osborne St.

Humboldt, TN 38343

The West Tennessee Seismic Safety Commission (wtssc.org) will hold a public business meeting on Thursday, August 31 from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM as hosted by the city of Humboldt.

The West Tennessee Seismic Safety Commission is a twelve (12) member board, appointed as follows: two (2) members chosen by the speaker of the house of representatives, two (2) members chosen by the speaker of the senate and eight (8) members appointed by the governor. The members include representation from the following disciplines: architecture, fire protection, public utilities, engineering, geology or seismology, local government, insurance, business, emergency health services, nonprofit emergency assistance, local education and emergency management. The commission works with state, federal and local government agencies, to increase earthquake awareness and assist in earthquake planning and response in TN. The University of Memphis serves as WTSSC fiduciary and provides an organizational framework in partnership with the Center for Earthquake Research and Information.

The commission is very grateful to the city of Humboldt for hosting this event, especially Mayor Marvin Sikes, Executive Selena Whittemore, and Fire Chief Greg Lencioni.

2023 WTSSC Chair:     Bart Walls (Jackson)

2022 Vice Chair:          Vacant

Commissioners:          John Bucy (Martin), Cliff DeBerry (Collierville), Thomas DuBose (Memphis), Gary        Graves (Millington), Steve Horton (Memphis), James Medling (Dyersburg), Barry       Moore (Memphis).

A major part of the agenda will be devoted to promoting registration of the Great Central US Shakeout in west and middle TN.