EERI Reconnaissance Team to Padang

Under the leadership of Professor Greg Deierlein of Stanford University, a team of researchers and practitioners from various fields are traveling to Padang, Indonesia.  The team left Wednesday, October 7th and should be in the field by October 10th.  Team members include:

• Greg Deierlein, Stanford University TEAM LEADER
• Nick Alexander, Degenkolb Engineers
• Veronica Cedillos, Geohazards Intl
• Louise Comfort, University of Pittsburgh
• Tim Hart, Forell Elsesser
• Elizabeth Hausler, Build Change
• Scott Henderson, Consulting Engineer
• Kelly Wood, Stanford University

Assuming reliable internet access, the team hopes to post entries to this blog from the field.  Check back frequently for updates.

Funding support for this reconnaissance is provided by the U.S. National Science Foundation.  Additional support provided by Degenkolb Engineers, Forell Elsesser, the Blume Center of Stanford University and the University of Pittsburgh.