FIRST RESPONDERS

摘要

State bridge inspectors will be able to provide a faster, more targeted response in ensuring public safety the next time an earthquake hits Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is now implementing the use of Shakecast, a programme created by the US Geological Survey. Shakecast is in the final stage of a two-year, two-phase, nearly US$650,000 contract with Infrastructure Engineers assisting the department in developing an earthquake response protocol. Formalising the plan, providing final training and an additional four years of system maintenance will conclude the contract. The Shakecast program will enable the nearly 300 trained 0D0T employees to quickly determine which bridges to inspect first after an earthguake.