The devastation and loss of life in Turkey and Syria resulting from recent earthquakes have triggered an outpouring of support and response from around the world. The photos and stories are truly staggering, and recovery efforts will clearly continue for the foreseeable future.

NCSEA, SEAMASS, and practicing structural engineers throughout the U.S. are not alone as we process this disaster and seek to provide assistance to those affected. The intent of this message is to remind you of available resources to prepare when a disaster strikes.

For international events, most NCSEA members will not respond in-person, at least not formally under the Structural Engineering Emergency Response (SEER) “2nd Responder” program and the Disaster Response Alliance database, which are generally set up for disasters within the U.S. However, we know that many people are contributing to humanitarian aid efforts in various ways from afar, and some structural engineers from the U.S. are engaging in the response in-person. For example, formally trained members of search-and-rescue teams, or those who may be engaged in the response and post-earthquake reconnaissance through their company or involvement in other professional or humanitarian organizations.

SEAMASS is eager to hear and learn from those with firsthand experiences, and to share that information with our community of practicing structural engineers.

This international event serves as a reminder of the need to be prepared to respond to the next disaster here at home, and the links below provide summaries of pre-disaster actions that can be taken by individuals and by SEAMASS. The vision of NCSEA and SEAMASS is that structural engineers are valued for their contributions to creating safe structures and resilient communities. To this end, we share lessons learned from disasters and convert them into practice, to proactively mitigate potential disasters and be better prepared to respond to future events.

These resources and more are listed on our SEAMASS Resources page:

If you would like to join the SEAMASS SEER Committee, please contact Committee Chair Michael Fillion, PE, who also has an article in this issue.

In this issue, you'll find opportunities for professional development, as well as calls for Scholarship applicants and nominations to our Board of Directors. You'll meet a founding SEAMASS member, and hear of recent Young Member Group and NCSEA initatives. You'll learn of new members, sponsors, and career opportunities. Happy Spring, and thank you for your participation and support of SEAMASS.

Sincerely,

The Board of Directors Nominating Committee is excited to announce that SEAMASS is accepting nominations for next year’s Board. Open positions for the upcoming fiscal year (beginning in June 2023) include two Directors for 3-year terms (2023-2026).

The nomination of members to the Board of Directors is an opportunity to identify SEA members who could serve on the Board and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance. Candidates elected to the Board will help SEAMASS fulfill its mission and shape the future of our organization. Please email the name & contact details of your nominee(s) to Lisa A. Davey PE, Committee Chair by MARCH 31.

Cindy Chabot is Principal of Chabot Engineering in Melrose, MA as well as a former president of the Boston Association of Structural Engineers/BASE (2005-2006), and first president of SEAMASS (2006-2008). She has more than 35 years of structural engineering experience, more recently primarily serving residential clients.

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