This presentation will be a brief overview of the preparedness and actions the personnel of MoDOT will take in the event of a major earthquake.

Discussion will center around activating and mobilizing field and office personnel to respond to the damaged areas. Identification of the three staging areas and why they were chosen along with the initial plan of action to inspect the roadways and structures on the two primary routes which will serve St. Louis and our Southeast (bootheel) area. Other priority routes will be identified to provide access to these two areas.

Use of other State forces for bridge inspection, road and bridge repair, and traffic diversion will also be presented, including traffic control once highways are available. Review of the other three modes of transportation and the potential effects of a major earthquake and their ability to provide assistance.

Because of the probable effect of a major earthquake on employees in the areas most likely affected, discussion of training, mentor program, and incorporation of the individual district action plans will be reviewed. The assumption that has been made is that for some undetermined length of time our employees will not be available in the work force.

Finally, MoDOT's interaction with the Southeastern Regional Emergency Management Assistance Compact (SREMAC) will be discussed.

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